Ontario based band, Counterparts have returned to the music scene with their third LP, titled, Tragedy Will Find Us. It has been quite a while when I have listened to these guys, so it really brilliant to be able to check this record out. Having last met the band a few years ago, its fair to see that the band have come a long way, developing their post hardcore sound to the nth degree, yet still maintaining their unique heart and style that they have had since day 1.
If your looking for that record filled with adrenaline where your able to not just connect to in depth lyrics, excellent vocal skills of Brendan, and excuse to mosh to your hearts content, then Tragedy Will Find Us is where its at. From listening to the album myself I would say that there are a number of tracks definitely worth looking out for. For instance ‘Burn’, I imagine would be one of those which would make a crowd going wild – with plenty of sweat and energy going into the song – not just onstage but offstage too. Although
being a predominantly fast paced song, I like how when you least expect it you get a slow and gentle ending, giving it a bit of sensitivity and gentleness. It usually the case that a song will start off slow, then kick in half way through but credit to Counterparts for doing things a little bit differently.
to song writing. Being the final track on the record as well, it’s the perfect conclusion to what I can only describe as a true hardcore masterpiece, as not only are you thinking about Solace, but also reflecting and contemplating about all you have witnessed throughout Tragedy Will Find Us.
For anyone looking for that slower paced track of the LP, where you can focus on the vocals of Brendan and really focus on the lyrics, then Solace would be an excellent recommendation. With this, you can really see into the mind of the band when it comes
Released on 24th July 2015 via Pure Noise, this is one record worth getting your hands on, and will prepare you for the intense yet electrifying atmosphere when this Canadian 4 piece return to their exclusive UK headline tour in October.