and the only thing to carry it is the crunching guitars, but there’s something about it, an edge that even though you know it feels similar you’ll listen to it again and again. The guitars really do drive this album, making it a fresh appeal from earlier work, more distinctive and thought about than throwing a few breakdowns in here and there. A surprise to hear Korn’s Jonathan Davies vocals on Witness The Addiction, but surprisingly fitted well.
up ‘Whatever Happened To You’ is
To those disappointed, think again. Listen again. And appreciate how far Suicide Silence have come and created. You asked for it.
The band, completed by Josh
Words: N Ballantyne
they do and the album sounds crystal
probably Every Avenue’s hardest track to date but that still doesn’t stop it having a kick ass chorus. The album is no filler whatsoever. ‘Fall Apart’ and ‘Someday, Somehow’ being brilliant example’s of the bands songwriting from singer David Stauchman. One of Every Avenue’s major plus points is David, the guy has a hell of a set of pipes and sure can carry a tune and this shines on piano ballad ‘I Cant Not Love You’.
Withenshaw and Jimmie Deeghan on Guitar, Matt Black on Bass and Dennis Wilson on Drums are great at what clear thanks to the production from Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Copeland, Mx Px among others). All in all a great album, this should definitely be on your purchase list.
Words: Paul Esp
every avenue bad habits 9/10
‘Bad Habits’ is Michigan five piece Every Avenue’s third full length album. This isn’t a huge diversion from the bands pop/punk meets modern rock
fly this for me making shadows 8/10
style and sound but as always with Every Avenue, the songwriting is excellent. First song ‘Tie Me Down’ kicks us off in style! Full of adrenaline, melodies and curse words! Next track
use of dynamics and rhythmic patterns this four track gives a strong display of musicianship and an inherent awareness of style. With sugar coated guitar melodies that would make Funeral For a Friend shed a tear and vocals reminiscent of the bloke from Rise Against, Fly This For Me are off to a cracking start.
Making Shadows is the debut offering from this spritely Surrey quintet and it’s an impressive effort to say the least. Combining clever
Full of energy, brimming with pop-tastic, toe-tapping ideas and a chorus that will no doubt make a mockery of quite a few young ladies undergarments, opening track “She Said” is clearly a statement of intent as to what this band have in store. And it’s not a one off. “We all fall” and title track “Making Shadows” maintain momentum and briefly nod towards somewhat heavier, more technical territories without losing an ounce of charm (clever boys). Final track “Rock Bottom” wraps things up nicely but the aforementioned toetapping is primarily reserved for the opener and title track. Having been together a mere 8 months, “Making Shadows” is overall, a very promising effort from the Guildford boys. Brilliantly produced, oozing energy and conviction this four track is an impressive collection of material from a band I’m sure we’ll be hearing more about in the near future. Be warned though, this might not be the best option for the facial haired chin stroker among us, but my thumbs are up for FTFM. Words: Adam Thomas
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