{"id":6170,"date":"2016-02-22T14:40:34","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T14:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-values-broken-nation-ep\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:14","slug":"album-review-values-broken-nation-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-values-broken-nation-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Values – Broken Nation EP"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many new bands, the purpose of their debut EP is to find their feet on the ground and build a foundation. However for Leeds quintet Values<\/b>, they’ve gone in with a message as ‘Broken Nation’<\/i> is a bold, socially-driven commentary.<\/p>\n

From the outset ‘Pros and Cons’<\/i> is delivered with fury as the five-piece set a metallic hardcore sound that is reminscent of bands such as Counterparts and The Ghost Inside. As Nathan Baker screams “The truth no one ever knows, only yourself,”<\/i> Danny Widdowson compliments with twisting guitar harmonies and Ryan Booth (drums) and Jack Bhogal (bass) provide a thunderous rhythm section. It soon gives way to ‘Adrift’<\/i>, keeping up the rapid energy with sharp guitars and Baker’s venomous vocal delivery. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

After another slice of frantic metalcore in the form of ‘Blind Ignorance’<\/i>, ‘Alone’<\/i> offers a brief interlude, allowing Values<\/b> to showcase their softer side. Nevertheless ‘Denounced’<\/i> soon arrives to deliver an almighty slab of monsterous metalcore; stabbing guitars, pounding drums and roaring vocals. Like this EP in general, you can see what Values<\/b> are trying to do yet stylistically they are trapped in the confines of the genre.<\/p>\n

‘Broken Nation’<\/i> follows and serves as a call to arms with Baker’s passionate delivery stating “we will stand and unite!”<\/i>. Combined with the technical and muscular sound, ‘Broken Nation’<\/i> aims to become the highlight on here. However, ‘Apart’<\/i> takes that spot with its reflective tone showing the band’s musical versatility along the way.<\/p>\n

As an overall package, Values<\/b> have a lot going for them. Consistently powerful with a well-balanced mix of heavy and light elements. Production-wise they’ve pulled off the knack of being raw and, at times, slick in equal measure. As debut EPs go, ‘Broken Nation’<\/i> holds plenty of promise; subtly ambitious, effective and on par with their influences. If Values<\/b> can expand their style beyond the standard metal-infused hardcore sound, then you could be hearing more from them in the future.<\/p>\n

3\/5<\/p>\n

‘Broken Nation’<\/i> EP by Values<\/b> is released on February 19th on Ghost Music<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Values<\/b> links: Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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