Machinae Supremacy - Overworld

Artist: Machinae Supremacy

Album: Overworld

Genre: Alternative Metal, Hard Rock, Electronic

Released: February, 2008

Country: Sweden

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

Rating: 9/10

Review:

It's not trancecore, rather electronic metal like it's never been done before. Playing an infectious and hard hitting style of alternative metal, Machinae Supremacy has created something that's simultaneously as down to earth rocking as it is catchy, with shredding guitar riffs, solos, pounding drums and a unique, but strong vocal performance. However it's band's inclusion of sounds from the Commodore 64's SID chip that sets them apart from the competition, adding a whole other dimension to the music and giving the music a much larger sound. Although the sounds utilized are similar to those of nintendocore artists, Machinae Supremacy gives us so much more on the technical side, delivering an extremely satisfying listen.

1. Overworld
2. Need For Steve
3. Edge And Pearl
4. Radio Future
5. Skin
6. Truth Of Tomorrow
7. Dark City
8. Conveyor
9. Gimme More (SID)
10. Violator
11. Sid Icarus
12. Stand

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Spacebound - Evolution

Artist: Spacebound

Album: Evolution

Genre: Trancecore, Rock

Released: January, 2011

Country: Russia

Myspace: www.myspace.com/spaceboundband

Rating: 7/10

Review:

Russia; net exporter of vodka, caviar and trancecore? Comprised of the members of another trancecore act 'EVO', 'Spacebound' features better hooks and a more polished production than the aforementioned artist. Even though it's got screams and breakdowns to match some of the heaviest acts in the genre, this is very much light pop album at heart. Highlights include 'Fuck You All' which features driving trance melodies, and the happy hardcore, pop punk styled 'Too Dissimilar'. Most importantly, the band never forgets they're a trancecore act, and the synths constantly play against the vocals for the spotlight, while melody never gets sacrificed for brutality, meaning they're easier to get into for those that aren't so fond of heavy music.

01. Интродукция (Introduction)

02. Все будет иначе (Everything Will Be Different)

03. Ты один из нас (You're One Of Us)
04. Время (Time)
05. Наша звезда (Our Star)
06. Плачь (Cry)
07. Пиксели (Pixels)
08. Я свободен (I Am Free)
09. Нет сил (No Forces)
10. Всем похуй на тебя (Fuck You All)
11. Слишком непохожий (Too Dissimilar)
12. Вьюга (Snowstorm)
13. Шаги в пустоту (Steps Into The Void)
14. Хочу другого (I Want Another)
15. Последнее письмо (The Last Letter)

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Sienna Skies - Truest Of Colours

Artist: Sienna Skies

Album: Truest Of Colours

Genre: Post Hardcore, Trancecore, Pop Punk

Released: December, 2009

Country: Australia

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

Rating: 9/10

Review:

I think it's the sheer amount of energy present that makes this album so enjoyable. While other bands rely on chugging guitar riffs and breakdown after breakdown, 'Truest Of Colours' keeps the pace flowing, mixing A Day To Remember styled pop punk / hardcore, with danceable techno synths and the most positive lyrical content I've seen in a post hardcore band for a long time, singing songs of love instead of those of heartache. They've also stepped up the level of technicality from the EP, aided by the larger than life, but very unique production. The songs vary from post hardcore epics such as 'Sea Of Smiles' and 'Daylight Through The Nightlife' to melodic pop punk driven tracks, such as the playful 'Heartquake' and  'To All Aspiring'.

1. Commence
2. Worth It?
3. Heartquake!
4. Sea Of Smiles
5. Laughing Time Is Over
6. Daylight Through The Night Life
7. Amygdala
8. Part With Pride
9. iOpener
10. Poetry’s Not So Pretty
11. To All Aspiring
12. Breathe

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Sienna Skies - Where Joy Exists, Despair Beckons

Artist: Sienna Skies

Album: Where Joy Exists, Despair Beckons [EP]

Genre: Post Hardcore, Electronic

Released: January, 2007

Country: Australia

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

Rating: 5.5/10

Review:

A promising first release for this Australian six piece, 'Where Joy Exist, Despair Beckons' sees them showcasing their own frantic style of post hardcore, with some keys thrown over the top for good measure. It's immediately obvious that the keyboardist was working with some fairly basic gear, as only a small variety of basic piano and strings sounds are utilized, however it does blend well with the music and provide an extra layer of complexity. The vocals are a real highlight, with the vocalist displaying powerful clean singing, something all too rare in this genre. The various instruments don't seem to mesh quite right, timing wise, and production isn't the cleanest, however it's still extremely catchy music, offering more than your average post hardcore artist. 

1. A Sports Related Injury
2. Turning Tides
3. Little Did You Know
4. Angst Of The Past
5. To All The Aspiring

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Helia - 2036

Artist: Helia

Album: 2036 [EP]

Genre: Metalcore, Trancecore, Electronic, Post Hardcore

Released: September, 2011

Country: Italy

Facebook: http://it-it.facebook.com/HELIATRANCE

Rating: 8.5/10

Review:

I was on the verge of writing this band off until this release. Gone are the simplistic post hardcore patterns, poor production values and off key singing from 'Shivers'; instead Helia have stepped up their game and produced a unique and memorable record. Sure some parts are borrowed; such as the breakdowns which are carbon copied from any metalcore act on Rise Records. However they've got a much keener sense for melody than other metalcore acts, meshing brutality and memorable hook driven choruses seamlessly. The production is also solid, and vocals have also seen a huge improvement, exploring a greater range. Technicality wise, this is step forwards in every element; this is band which has started taking things seriously.

1. Timetravel 0

2. Back To Delorean
3. Every Sun Turns Black
4. Memories From A River
5. Chapters
6. Memento Mori

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Helia - Shivers

Artist: Helia

Album: Shivers

Genre: Trancecore, Post Hardcore

Released: September, 2009

Country: Italy

Facebook: http://it-it.facebook.com/HELIATRANCE

Rating: 5.5/10

Review:

Although there is a some brilliant material on this record, it seems as if Helia ran out of ideas for their debut album, and they would have been wise to cut half the material and release an EP instead. However the quality material does make this album a worthy listen, and fans of artists such as His Statue Falls and Asking Alexandria should enjoy this effort. It doesn't break any new ground, and overly relies on the same breakdown rhythms and chords, however I really got into the keyboard work on this album, as there was a variety of sounds used, including piano; surprisingly rare for this genre. Lead single "Str8 To North-East Lights" stands above the rest, which features head banging mosh and an extremely melodic chorus.

1. We Are The Light

2 .Metempsychosis
3. Six Steps Closer
4. Push It!
5. Breakdown Playground
6. 2009 Paura
7. Str8 To North-East Lights
8. D.P.M. (Dance Party Massacre)
9. No Surrender
10. Welcome
11. In Limbo
12. Shivers

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