hownottodrum

This record is often misconstrued as Pop-Punk. It clearly isn't, it's classic rock and fucking roll. I feel going into this with the mindset you are going to an experience a pop-punk album ruins it. It's loud, heavy at moments. Luke Bentham's vocal performance is unlike no other. The structure of these batch of songs are absolutely genius. Upon first listen I found myself humming mostly every song on this album, it's that catchy. It's really sad to see this have a ... read more

The Swellers drive home the feeling of sadness. I felt instantly connected to this record when I heard becoming self-aware. The drum work along with guitar work is oh so amazingly intricate and deep just like other records by The Swellers.

I think a lot of people don't appreciate this album enough, it's actually really good in terms of what it's trying to go for: Rippin, ear-piercing terror. At least that what I get from this record, It's meant to unsettle you a little, you don't know what is coming next. Could be a song about love that predates the sound of R.A.M or a terrifying rip in sound like "The Prime Time of Your Life". I seriously encourage people who don't like this record to give it a second chance.

an amalgamation of all things post-hardcore.

Say what you want about high-pitched vocals but this rules! I've liked the majority of HTS's discography but this takes it to the next level. With atmospheric guitars and complex drums that I find to be somehow groovy. This album shows that Post-hardcore can get melancholic without it sounding cliche. The vocals are some of the best I've heard from Donovan Melero even surpassing Wake which I never thought he could top. Solid record, great tunes!