{"id":8628,"date":"2015-07-23T14:20:20","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T14:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-counterparts-tragedy-will-find-us\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:17","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:17","slug":"album-review-counterparts-tragedy-will-find-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-counterparts-tragedy-will-find-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Counterparts – Tragedy Will Find Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"image\"Counterparts<\/b>’ 2013 sophomore record ‘The Difference Between Hell and Home’<\/i> was applauded by critics and introduced the Hamilton, Ontario outfit to many new fans. Two years on, the quintet have a different line-up and a new label with the much talked about Pure Noise Records overseeing the global release of LP #3 \u2013 ‘Tragedy Will Find Us’<\/i>. With more eyes and ears paying attention this time round, the levels of anger are as high as ever. There’s no doubt that Counterparts<\/b> are the epitome of what a modern melodic hardcore band should be.<\/figure>\n

Their recognizable lyrical trait of being self-deprecating and thoroughly raw is still firmly intact. \u201cI’m the catalyst of our collapse,\u201d<\/i> Murphy states on ‘Resonate’<\/i> before evolving into a slower final chorus where the tempo sways yet the vocalist’s screams are as desperate. As self-evident as it is from song titles like ‘Choke’<\/i> and ‘Collapse’<\/i>, ‘Tragedy Will Find Us’<\/i> is a bleak record that wallows in the trials and tribulations of Murphy. His consistent self-examination and accounts of failure is just one layer to Counterparts<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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They find solace in their sheer fierce musical assault. From the opening rip-roaring bars of ‘Stillborn’<\/i>, their frenzied nature is in full swing that sticks to the familiar hardcore structure; Brendan Murphy’s screams are domineering and the breakdowns are as dense as they come. Lead \u201csingle\u201d ‘Burn’<\/i> showcases their near-perfect balance of heavy and \u201csoft\u201d; stabbing guitars lead into a well-layered conclusion with light guitars and airy drums seeing the track out. ‘Choke’<\/i> storms through in a colossal mosh-ready fashion, whilst ‘Collapse’<\/i> aims to be the album stand-out; rapid-fire drums and well-structured guitar work compliment Murphy’s piercing narrative, with the striking line of “I bite my tongue \/ Fill my mouth with blood \/ And swallow enough to kill me\u201d<\/i> taking over in the bridge.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, moments like the thrashing ‘Withdrawal’<\/i> and the abrupt ‘Drown’<\/i> come off as routine. Nevertheless, Counterparts<\/b> still show they have purpose. The album climaxes with ‘Solace’<\/i> which sees Murphy pour his heart out (\u201cI\u2019d rather die than live without you\u201d<\/i>) before pulling it back with sweet, plucky guitars. <\/p>\n

Without a doubt, ‘Tragedy Will Find Us’<\/i> takes you on a cathartic lyrical journey through Murphy’s introspective outpouring, but it’s countered by a sturdy collection of solid, persistent hardcore. At times it overwhelms you, both lyrically and musically, but in conclusion it captures a band who continue to improve. Counterparts<\/b> have built on the foundations formed on past releases, and in part sustained their role as one of the emerging leaders in melodic hardcore. Through tragedy, Counterparts<\/b> have found stable progression.<\/p>\n

4\/5<\/p>\n

‘Tragedy Will Find Us’<\/i> by Counterparts<\/b> is released on 24th July on Pure Noise Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Counterparts<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Instagram<\/a>|YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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