{"id":1163,"date":"2017-09-21T18:02:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T18:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-sleeping-with-sirens-gossip\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:04","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:04","slug":"review-sleeping-with-sirens-gossip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-sleeping-with-sirens-gossip\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sleeping With Sirens – Gossip"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Let’s admit it, Sleeping With Sirens<\/b> are never going to be a critically adored band. Nevertheless, you can’t ignore their popularity. Now on their fifth album, and first on a major label, SWS<\/b> have developed a loyal fanbase through their brand of pop-infused post-hardcore.<\/p>\n

Pre-emptied by clich\u00e9d comments of “maturing” and lyrically coming from “difficult circumstances”, ‘Gossip’<\/i> is set up to be Sirens’<\/b> most intriguing record to date. However, it ultimately falls flat on its intentions.<\/p>\n

As ever, SWS<\/b> showcase a set of slick, boisterous rock songs; ‘Trouble’<\/i>, ‘Empire to Ashes’<\/i> and ‘Cheers’<\/i>. In addition, the distinctive and opinion-splitting vocals of Kellin Quinn take centre stage throughout. Undoubtedly, Sirens<\/b> have found their nich\u00e9 and no matter how much they attempt to stray from the norm, the delivery is still the same.<\/p>\n

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Don’t get us wrong, if you’re looking for a handful of soaring pop-rock songs, then ‘Gossip’<\/i> has enough to satisfy your needs. Lead single, ‘Legends’<\/i> is an infectious earworm of an anthem while the paring of ‘One Man Army’<\/i> and ‘Cheers’<\/i> are uplifting and defiant. The latter contains a lyrical punk bite as Quinn states “we march to the beat of a different drum”<\/i>. While ‘The Chase’<\/i> embraces a stomping alt-rock approach, even with banal words from Quinn, “not living for the thrill of the moment”<\/i>.<\/p>\n

The low points come in the form of ‘I Need To Know’<\/i> and its blatant attempt to be an impassioned pop ballad with nauseating lyrics. Likewise, the gradual build of ‘War’<\/i> is routinely delivered and ineffective. Sure, their intentions are clear; to produce an empowering album finale, but it’s too predictable.<\/p>\n

Overall, ‘Gossip’<\/i> sees Sleeping With Sirens<\/b> head in a lighter, pop-focused direction. It’s sure to be welcomed by some longtime fans, yet for the neutrals, this does little to change the perception of SWS<\/b>. More often than not, and much like hearsay itself, ‘Gossip’<\/i> is fruitless and bland.<\/p>\n

2\/5<\/p>\n

‘Gossip’<\/i> by Sleeping With Sirens<\/b> is released on 22nd September on Warner Bros. Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Sleeping With Sirens<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by S\u00eaan Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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