{"id":89147,"date":"2019-08-29T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/?p=89147"},"modified":"2023-04-07T14:25:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T13:25:38","slug":"review-in-search-of-solace-enslaved-to-tragedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-in-search-of-solace-enslaved-to-tragedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: In Search Of Solace \u2013 Enslaved To Tragedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-89149\" src=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-465x465.jpg 465w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/In-Search-Of-Solace-Enslaved-To-Tragedy-Artwork-compressor.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Based in Minnesota, <strong>In Search Of Solace<\/strong> released two albums before catching the attention of Sharptone Records. It\u2019s not hard to see why. Their second album \u2018<em>Regression|Progression<\/em>\u2019 was an arresting blend of metalcore styles. With \u2018<em>Enslaved To Tragedy,<\/em>\u2019 they have tamed their wilder edges, aiming for a slicker more streamlined sound.<\/p>\n<p>Leading single \u2018<em>Deathwish<\/em>\u2019 combines the band\u2019s various flavours in its most satisfying form. A hard metalcore track laced with modern trappings. However, this is a varied album and not every song finds its nich\u00e9. Presented as a patchwork of metalcore, songs either lean heavily on raw hardcore or an expansive djent sound. This leads to an uneven soundscape, especially as they only excel at the former. When they\u2019re chewing through \u2018<em>Force Fed,<\/em>\u2019 it is really effective, but the whiny, lurch of songs such as \u2018<em>Survive<\/em>\u2019 make for an uncomfortable listen.<\/p>\n<p>While there are no reckless excursions into rap this time, the band still has an experimental edge. \u2018<em>Survive<\/em>\u2019 is painted over a sweeping background canvas of synths. Similarly, \u2018<em>Left To Dust<\/em>\u2019 uses what sounds like a cloud of sinister hornets to shift and change the mood. However, it\u2019s the brash, awkward unruliness of \u2018<em>Losing Touch<\/em>\u2019 where they\u2019re at their best.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"In Search Of Solace - Path To Destruction (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KMH43FZQCwo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Vocalist Jonny LaDuke has an extremely powerful throaty scream. He shreds a path through uncomfortable opener \u2018<em>Culture Shock<\/em>\u2019 and sounds like an enraged torture victim on \u2018<em>Deathwish<\/em>\u2019. It\u2019s a masterful performance. However, the same can\u2019t be said for the counterpoint vocalist Nick Pocock. To his credit, he avoids autotune making for an honest, heartfelt sound. Notably \u2018<em>Path To Destruction<\/em>\u2019 really suits his talents. However, he isn\u2019t a great singer and the soaring style he attempts on \u2018<em>Silent Voices<\/em>\u2019 and \u2018<em>Vacancy<\/em>\u2019 make listening to them a chore.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018<em>Enslaved To Tragedy<\/em>\u2019 has a powerful sound and a few killer tracks. When it\u2019s fast and dirty it works well. Yet, when the band aim for a grander mainstream sound, things go awry. Ultimately, it\u2019s disappointing and hard to recommend.<\/p>\n<p>2.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>\u2018<em>Enslaved To Tragedy<\/em>\u2019 by <strong>In Search Of Solace<\/strong> is released on 30th August on <strong>Sharptone Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Search Of Solace<\/strong> links: <a href=\"https:\/\/fanlink.to\/ISOS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/insearchofsolacemn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ISOSband_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/isosband_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/insearchofsolacemn.bandcamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Ian Kenworthy (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhisperingSand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@WhisperingSand<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;When it\u2019s fast and dirty it works well. 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