Review: Bad Suns – Mystic Truth
“‘Mystic Truth’ is such a tight, consistent record that it could prove to be Bad Suns’ undoing”
19th March 2019
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“‘Mystic Truth’ is such a tight, consistent record that it could prove to be Bad Suns’ undoing”
“Despite improved songwriting and a wealth of great ideas, ‘Breathe In Colours’ falls short of the mark”
‘Pretty Buff’ has a tendency to win you over… unexpected but highly enjoyable outing”
“The Bouncing Souls continue to push the envelope of making inspirational, generation-spanning punk rock”
“‘Ensom’ sees Parting Gift establish their sound while still pushing forward.”
“Any Given Day fall neatly in line with the infinite throng of other metalcore chancers”
“While Buckcherry are clearly masters of their craft, ‘Warpaint’ is a predictable a slice of bland middle-of-the-road, rock n’ roll tosh”
“Venom Prison have outdone themselves with ‘Samsara’ with results bordering on legendary”
“‘Champion Of The World’ is much more than an experiment… hopefully Former Wrestlers isn’t just a one-time project”
“‘Blue Blood’ has a bit of everything… it might seem puzzling, but patience reveals the spadefuls of brilliance found throughout”
“If we were to witness the end of days then this album would be a perfect soundtrack”
‘Deathwatch’ will likely be a lot of new fans introduction to The Royal… It’s just a shame that their step-up in songwriting seems to have come as a trade for heavier production.
“‘Anesthetic’ clumsily tries to mash Morton’s grizzly metal instrumentation with lazy, generic hard-rock tropes”
“‘Ill Minds Vol. 2’ sees Black Coast reveal their ambitious side, determined to continually outdo themselves.”
“Holding Absence are on the brink of becoming something special… a cathartic, and empowering collection of rock songs with cinematic results”
“The Raven Age are definitely decent on ’Conspiracy’, and as far as no-frills metal goes, they get the job done”
“‘Totality’ is a thoroughly intriguing body of work… Very promising and refreshing”
“a heartfelt and charming record, made with a spring in its step and sad twinkle in its eye”
“For anyone with a passing interested in emo-rock will find a lot to admire about Our Nameless Boy”
Our monthly ‘Under The Radar’ review roundup is back!
This month covers recent releases from Boundaries, Judiciary, Semaphore, Climate of Fear, Bridal Shower, Quantum pig and VFLambda.
You’ll be needing a neck massage after this… soothing vocals, erratic synths and colossal riffs that crack through the stratosphere.”
“The ‘Black Album’ turns out to be a massive disappointment with horrific results”
“While She Sleeps are letting their anthem-writing overtake any other expectations… sacrificing the need to be the most skilled/heavy musician to make great songs instead.”
“Technically polished, straightforward and insatiably catchy”
“Backyard Babies wallow in their weaknesses… this isn’t a medal-winner, it doesn’t even deserve the wooden spoon.”