This album is one of those listening experiences where you simply become entranced in the sheer passion of the instrumentation and vocals. Emery has managed to blend the hardcore sound of their past with some creative experimentation. Lead vocalist Toby Morrell, along with the other contributing band members, expands his vocal range more than ever, weaving beautiful melodies (such as lines in "Churches and Serial Killers" and "The Smile, The Face"). Expect to hear lots of screaming, layered on top of remarkable clean vocal lines.
Some tracks feature a poppy vibe, while others simply rip your ears apart with crafted brutality. As far a replay value, this disc is pretty strong. Sometimes I would discover that I had a new favorite song from the album every time i played it. If there are any flaws with "In Shallow Seas We Sail", it is that this is hardly an album where songs differentiate themselves apart from one another. After a while, some tracks seem to blend together in your mind. Despite this one negative aspect, i strongly recommended this cd to anyone who enjoys hardcore music with a soft flair.
Listen to:
Churches and Serial Killers
Butcher's Mouth
The Smile, The Face
Dear Death 1 and 2 (together)
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