{"id":6278,"date":"2016-02-12T12:48:18","date_gmt":"2016-02-12T12:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-masts-adversaries\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:14","slug":"album-review-masts-adversaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-masts-adversaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review:\u00a0Masts – Adversaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With a hybrid sound of yesteryear emo, post-hardcore and punk rock along with a subtle touch of math-rock, there is a lot to like about Masts<\/b> and their debut LP \u2018Adversaries\u2019<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Starting with the rigid \u2018Overhead Kick\u2019<\/i>, it is an explosive start that batters its way through before settling down with twiddly guitars and a vibrant melody; a trait that rears its head throughout the 11 songs found on here. ‘Monaghan\u2019<\/i> provides an early album highlight with its uplifting, soaring vocals, thriving tempo and complimentary chord progression. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

‘A Man Ambivalence\u2019<\/i> keeps up the momentum with its Get Up Kids-esque tone through its heartfelt punk delivery, while the tuneful ‘Ghost World\u2019<\/i> and the straightforward ‘Crestfallen\u2019<\/i> are delivered in a similar and pleasing manner. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, ‘We\u2019ve Got A Message For You\u2019<\/i> provides a more angular, laid-back approach as shimmering guitars and choppy tempos fight for centre stage alongside Masts\u2019 impassioned vocals. The penultimate ‘Different People\u2019<\/i> offers a soft, reflective moment before ‘Athens\u2019<\/i> finishes things off with another slice of rousing melodic post-hardcore. <\/p>\n

‘Adversaries\u2019<\/i> is a surprisingly gratifying record. With it, Masts<\/b> have stuck to their roots honing a favourable guitar-driven approach, whilst ideally embracing their influences. It is a record that is subtly diverse yet is carried by a weight of melodic might, making ‘Adversaries\u2019<\/i> a record that begs to played repeatedly. An honest and infectious record that shouldn\u2019t be ignored. <\/p>\n

4.5\/5<\/p>\n

‘Adversaries\u2019<\/i> by Masts<\/b> is released on February 19th through Jealous Lovers Club<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Masts<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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