Album: Rescue & Restore
Release Date: 25th June 2013
Rating: 1 Star - Shocking // 2 Star - Average // 3 Star - Solid // 4 Star - Amazing // 5 Star - Legendary
Overview:
ABR are one of those bands that consistently release albums that increase in greatness. This album has not broken the trend.
Provision - Oh the breakdowns and melodic guitar work that rings so sweet in my ears. Classic ABR to start the album!
Treatment - A Mexican groove awaits mid song that you expect will lead to a breakdown but instead receiving a repeat of the previous guitar work? What a let down. To the plus side, Matt Greiner shows off his immense drumming talent including the high and low growls of Jake Luhrs make for an excellent combination.
Spirit Breaker - A violin introduction is a refreshing start. Killing it on the bass, Dustin Davidson is the ear focal point that would give any wannabe bassist a run for their money. A richly slower song, it makes for an exemplary live performance.
Count It All As Lost - The lyrics stand out in this magnificent explanation of broken promises and regaining strength. This, in conjunction with the arioso musicianship is enormously impressive and quite frankly could become a favourite after the first listen.
Sincerity - Fast paced guitar and drumming with the backing vocals adding the final touch. Including a mid song breakdown contributing to the ABR standard. A very mediocre song in comparison.
Creative Captivity - Musicianship discrepancy could be mistaken as a spark of creativity and unique musical approach. But when the fluff is removed, all that remains is a run of the mill intermission. Nothing more.
Fault Line - Cliche seems to be the most appropriate word for this song but of course ABR manage to pull off the breakdowns as one-of-a-kind. Oh the placebo effect.
Beauty In Tragedy - Although i do not understand the point of slowly speaking while faking to be out of breath completed by lackluster words, this is the most harmonic and memorable chorus off the album. The whole song flows so beautifully because of the perfect harmonising.
Animals - Metalcore doesn't get much better than this.
Echoes - Extreme musical elements are all present, from fast paced to a gentle melodic nature. One of the more soothing songs off the album, it is quite a highlight.
The First Step - Oh my gosh that 1/2 way breakdown is the dirtest sound to my ears then followed by a slick guitar solo, could life get much sweeter? What an ending!
Watch the official music video for "August Burns Red - Provision" below
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