by Christophe
Now here's a band that has been garnering a lot of attention lately. The "hype" around this band has even sealed them a record deal with Deathwish Inc.
Well, of course it's not all hype. This record also has a lot to do with it, as well as their hefty tour schedule.
Anyway, with some obvious similarities to Modern Life is War and Give Up the Ghost, Touché Amoré did find a way to combine two of hardcore's most revered bands of the past ten years. But on top of that, there are some really cool screamo parts. And I don't mean the Alesana-kinda screamo. I'm talking about Swing Kids, or Hot Cross, or Funeral Diner.
Now, Touché Amoré doesn't really touch (oh, bet you didn't see that one coming huh?) me in a way one of those bands mentioned.
But it must be said that Touché Amoré did make a very cool record that found the perfect mix between heartfelt screamo, modern hardcore and even some punkrock-y moments. And it all clocks in at just over 18 minutes. Which makes it hard to get bored with a versatile album like this one anyway.
So far, this might just as well be the most interesting new punk/hardcore band since Ceremony.
Score: 7,5 out of 10
http://www.6131records.com
http://www.toucheamore.com
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