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No Cure deliver 33 minutes of metallic hardcore, death-metal riffs, breakdowns and relentless aggression on It Is Going to Get Dark . The performances are intense, the production is suitably crushing and the album occasionally becomes genuinely vicious. Unfortunately, most tracks rely on the same chugging riffs, shouted vocals and predictable breakdowns. The death-metal elements add some variety, but not enough to prevent the songs from gradually blending together. The constant brutality also becomes numbing rather than exciting. It is a competent and energetic record with a few strong moments, but it rarely moves beyond the established metallic-hardcore formula. Effective in short doses, yet too repetitive and limited to remain memorable. Pros Convincingly heavy production Energetic and committed performances Some effective death-metal passages Cons Repetitive songwriting Excessive dependence on breakdowns Very little melodic or emotional variety Genre : Deathcore Country : US Final V...

MANIFESTO is a loud and aggressively modern mix of hyperpop, digicore, hardstyle and alternative metal. Ennaria clearly has a strong identity, and the album’s best tracks combine distorted production, catchy hooks and heavier breakdowns with real confidence. The problem is that almost everything is pushed to the maximum. The production is constantly compressed, the vocals are exaggerated and the songs rarely offer enough contrast or breathing room. What initially sounds exciting soon becomes repetitive and tiring, while some lyrics and stylistic choices feel more calculated than authentic. There are a few memorable moments and plenty of energy, but the album relies too heavily on volume, attitude and digital chaos. MANIFESTO shows potential, yet it still feels immature, inconsistent and difficult to enjoy as a complete record. Pros Strong and immediately recognisable identity Energetic production with several catchy hooks Effective fusion of hyperpop and heavier sounds Cons Repetitiv...

Eartheater softens her usual experimental edge on Heavenly Body: If I’m the Bottle You’re the Message , moving towards intimate ambient pop, trip hop and alternative R&B. Her voice remains distinctive, and the detailed production creates a dreamy, physical atmosphere. The album is clearly personal and often beautiful, but it is also surprisingly restrained. Several tracks remain trapped in the same slow, hazy mood, making the record feel longer and less varied than it actually is. The quieter approach brings emotional clarity, yet it also removes much of the tension and unpredictability that normally make Eartheater so compelling. There are several touching moments and no shortage of technical elegance, but the album often feels easier to admire than to remember. A sincere and carefully crafted record that never quite reaches the emotional or musical impact it promises. Pros Beautiful and detailed production Distinctive, expressive vocals Convincing intimacy and emotional honesty C...

On Daughter from Hell , Gracie Abrams tries to give her familiar intimate pop a darker and more ambitious dimension. The production is fuller, the vocals are more confident and a few songs build towards convincing emotional climaxes. But the album still relies too heavily on breathy delivery, muted arrangements and polished indie-folk melancholy. Across its long tracklist, too many songs blend into each other, while the dramatic lyrics are not always matched by equally powerful music. There is clear progress and enough sincerity to keep the album engaging, but Gracie Abrams still sounds more influenced than distinctive. Daughter from Hell is polished and occasionally affecting, yet also overlong, repetitive and much safer than its title suggests. Pros More confident vocal performances Polished and occasionally dynamic production Several effective emotional moments Cons Too many interchangeable songs Overlong and repetitive Still lacks a truly distinctive identity Genre : Singer Songwr...

PERDIENDO RASGOS ADOLESCENTES pushes Swaggerboyz’s plugg sound towards something darker, stranger and more psychedelic. The production is clearly the main attraction, with distorted synths, heavy bass and unpredictable details giving the album a distinctive identity. Unfortunately, the songs themselves rarely match the quality of the sound design. Many tracks feel like unfinished sketches built around one interesting beat, while the processed vocals and muddy mixing make the project increasingly difficult to follow. The performances have energy, but the lyrics and melodies leave little lasting impact. There are enough original ideas to keep the album from becoming boring, and its short running time helps. Still, it feels more like a promising collection of experiments than a convincing full album. Pros Inventive and distinctive production Strong underground atmosphere Short and consistently energetic Cons Too many underdeveloped songs Muddy and repetitive vocal processing Very little ...

Boundaries deliver another intensely personal mix of metallic hardcore and melodic metalcore on Yearning: The Unbeautiful After . The riffs are heavy, the breakdowns are effective and Matthew McDougal’s desperate vocals give the album more emotional weight than the average release in the genre. Unfortunately, fourteen tracks are simply too many for material this repetitive. Most songs follow the same pattern of crushing aggression, vulnerable melodic passage and final breakdown. The formula works, but the impact gradually decreases, while the guest appearances do little to change the album’s overall direction. There are several strong moments and the execution remains convincing, but Boundaries mostly refine an established sound rather than pushing it forward. Powerful and sincere, yet too familiar and overlong to leave a lasting impression. Pros Convincing emotional intensity Heavy riffs and effective breakdowns Strong vocal performance Cons Too long and repetitive Predictable song st...