Now here comes the weird part, and I mean weird. I think you should check out this album. If you are into post-hardcore style bands, this is close to a must have. It really is that good.

I am sure you are wondering just what I may be smoking. Allow me to assure you that I am completely sober.

While Brandon Mullins and his voice annoy me to no end, the rest of the band is phenomenal. The darkly melodic and rather heavy sounds that they create are something to behold. The music sounds fresh, not recycled. There is genuine heaviness in the riffs, which at times border on a gloomy dirge.

There are some definite punk influences here, but with equal parts darkness to match. There is an evil lurking in their sound, just waiting to be fully unleashed upon the unsuspecting listener. Zak Towe and Adam Nordmeyer combine to give some of the heaviest, darkest sounds not to come from an overtly doom or gloom metal act. It was actually quite surprising to discover just how far they go with the sound. Add to that the low end from Josh Dycus, and drums from Steve Wooteon and you have a formidable lineup.

My suggestion to the band is part ways with Mullins, find yourself a singer more entrenched in metal or metalcore, and re-record these songs. You don't even need to write new music, at least not yet. The songs presented here are simply fantastic.

Bottomline. Do yourself a favor, give this a spin. Musically, you will not be disappointed. More likely, you will be shocked and amazed by what you find. The music is that good. It is dark, heavy, melodic, and just a great listen. Just try to tune out the vocals.

Recommended (with reservations)
Music:

Vocals:

Track Listing:
1 The Darkest of Roads
2 Faith Shaped Pills
3 Life Underwater
4 This Means Not Welcome
5 I Am the Polar Bear
6 Dreamers Disease
7 In Photographs
8 Snape Kills Dumbledore
9 Naivety Scene
10 Pray for Rain
11 My Sins Stacked to Heaven