{"id":141,"date":"2018-02-16T14:08:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T14:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-senses-fail-if-there-is-light-it-will\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:02","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:02","slug":"review-senses-fail-if-there-is-light-it-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-senses-fail-if-there-is-light-it-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Senses Fail –\u00a0If There Is Light, It Will Find You"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of Senses Fail<\/b>, you instantly think of James “Buddy” Nielsen. As the only original member of the band left, Nielson has maintained his reputation as a thought-provoking songwriter and vocalist throughout Senses Fail<\/b>’s career. Now as he leads the way as the sole songwriter with album number seven, ‘If There Is Light, It Will Find You’<\/i>, he offers a personal insight into fatherhood and questioning the future, all with a hint of nostalgia.<\/p>\n

While Senses Fail<\/b>’s recent outings have taken a grittier, more abrasive direction, ‘If There Is\u2026’<\/i> stylistically throws you in circa 2006. Driving, upbeat instrumentation is on the menu, launching straight into ‘Double Cross’<\/i> with a bolt of adrenaline. This momentum is carried into ‘Elevator To The Gallows’<\/i> and ‘New Jersey Makes, The World Takes’<\/i>. The latter even provides a “no-o-o-oh”<\/i> hook in its chorus as Nielson reflects on his previous substance use. On the surface, ‘If There Is\u2026’<\/i> is a blast of bold guitars, hard-hitting drums and Nielson’s almost faultless blend of singing and screaming.<\/p>\n

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Throughout ‘If There Is\u2026’<\/i>’ sonic tone is countered by Nielson’s lyrical outpouring, both personally and socially. ‘Gold Jacket, Green Jacket\u2026’<\/i> takes aim at the government and those who set expectations.<\/p>\n

Underneath the melody-driven, post-hardcore sound is a deeply emotive side. ‘First Breath, Last Breath’<\/i> is a direct love letter to Nielsen’s wife, who nearly died whilst giving birth. ‘Orlando And A Miscarriage’<\/i> is an emotional rush of outpouring. ‘Is It Gonna Be The Year?’<\/i> takes an introspective look at his life in Senses Fail<\/b> and questions his legacy; “I know not everyone believes in me, And what will I be remembered for.”<\/i><\/p>\n

Some may see ‘If There Is Light\u2026’<\/i> as a stylistic step back. However, when combined with Nielsen’s thoroughly honest songwriting, you discover a band who are comfortable to reach into its past to move forward. While members have jumped on and off, Nielsen maintains the confident vessel that is Senses Fail<\/b>.<\/p>\n

3.5\/5<\/p>\n

‘If There Is Light, It Will Find You’<\/i> by Senses Fail<\/b> is released on 16th February on Pure Noise Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Senses Fail<\/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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