Past Lives by Denials: Review
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βPast Livesβ by Post-Hardcore band Denials is a bonafide hit. The boysβ origins are from the UK, and theyβve been causing waves in the music scene. βPast Livesβ is their EP filled with extremely powerful music. It consists of four songs β βPast Livesβ, βSerenityβ, βSinβ, and βWeightsβ. Each song is mainly guitar-driven music, with a heavy emphasis on drums. The singer has incredible range and is able to hit that perfect note with his screaming. The band follows a classic formula of Post-Hardcore, Alternative Rock, and my personal favorite βHeadbanging Musicβ.
The first song βPast Livesβ starts on some clean guitars, and the soundβs a little faded. Then, suddenly out of freakinβ nowhere the entire band gets in on the action and begins an epic intro. My favorite part is the scream at the end of the track. βSerenityβ has more oomph to it, and has a banger guitar intro. The time signatures are on point here and feel jumpier. Thereβs an interlude after the middle of the song where it kinda slows down and focuses on math rock-esque guitar work. βSinβ has an ethereal, cosmic guitar solo, which was beautiful and lit at the same time. Overall the track is a groove!
The final track βWeightsβ has a breathtaking intro. Itβs a soft guitar riff, that leads to a heavier one with drums and vocals. The bass is also prevalent here. What I truly enjoyed about this wonderful band is their vocal melodies. It brings me back to the post-hardcore days of my teens! Truly nostalgic, and all these catchy choruses and verses sure do make me feel more empowered.
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Photo credits: Joe Sheridan
Review by: Damien Reid