HORSE The Band - Desperate Living

Artist: HORSE The Band

Album: Desperate Living

Genre: Electronic, Metalcore, Alternative Metal

Released: October, 2009.

Country: United States

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/horsetheband

Rating: 10/10

Review:

For the best part of decade now, HORSE The Band has been releasing albums, under a banner which vocalist Nathan Winneke once jokingly described as 'nintendocore'. Their first few releases were a fun and nostalgic nod back to the earlier days of gaming, mixing 8-bit video game sounds with metal and hardcore, however it was 2007's, 'A Natural Death' which really made me take notice. Now they're back with, 'Desperate Living', a crowning achievement, which not only raises the bar, but shatters the bar into a million pieces. See, HORSE The Band has always been a band which jokes around, writes absurd music and pretends not to care about anything. Yet under the facade of 'not giving a shit' there's some talented and gifted musicianship at work, all of which is on display here. Highlights include fist pumping anthem, 'HORSE The Song', electro-rock masterpiece 'Shapeshift' and the glorious conclusion, 'Rape Escape' which culminates with a chaotic classical piano solo, meshing with crashing drums and guitars to create a gloriously deranged work of art. Proceed with caution.

1. Cloudwalker
2. Desperate Living
3. The Failure Of All Things
4. HORSE the song (feat. K-SLAX)
5. Science Police
6. Shapeshift (feat. Jamie Stewart)
7. Between The Trees
8. Golden Mummy Golden Bird
9. Lord Gold Wand Of Unyielding (feat. Lord Gold and His Purple Majesty)
10. Big Business
11.Rape Escape
12. Arrive

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I See Stars - Digital Renegade

Artist: I See Stars

Album: Digital Renegade

Genre: Post Hardcore, Electronic, Metalcore

Released: March, 2012

Country: United States

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ISeeStarsMusic

Rating: 8/10

Review:

I have to admit, that after listening to 'End of The World Party', I was concerned. Sure, the melodies were better, but the unclean vocals were nearly non-existent; leading to an overdose of Devin Oliver and his earsplitting clean vocal stylings. I probably shouldn't be so hard on him; he's a talented singer however one better enjoyed in small portions. On the other hand, the unclean vocals have always been well executed and I really enjoy the heavier side of I See Stars. In this respect, 'Digital Renegade' does not disappoint. This is without a doubt their heaviest record to date and with thundering drums, frenzied keys and explosive guitar work, this album grabs you by the balls and doesn't let go. Track highlights include the feel good 'NTZ48' and the fast and furious 'Filth Friends Unite'. The cheeky dance beats are still present as well as the upbeat breakdowns, but underneath this band is beginning to show a more mature side, showcasing a darker sound and more politically charged lyrics. I See Stars are pissed off at things and they want you to know about it.

1. Gnars Attacks
2. NZT48
3. Digital Renegade
4. Endless Sky (ft. Danny Worsnop)
5. Underneath Every Smile
6. Mystery Wall
7. iBelieve
8. Summer Died In Connersville
9. Electric Forest (ft. Cassadee Pope)
10. Filth Friends Unite

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