The center of the image shows a butterfly sitting on the risky half of a mouse trap. When glancing at the artwork at first, I must say, the image is quite powerful. Though I am a human that recommends giving an album a listen from front to back initially, if you just want a taste: I would start here. These ornate moments act as the “pop of color” for the record, which will help to keep the attention of the listeners. For the most part, this album drives with a similar template throughout each work however, these tracks take a step left or right whether that be with lyrics, instrumental lines, or other musical genre influences. When listening to this record for the first time, these tracks stick out amongst the pack, so let’s talk about why that is. Overall, I am giving this album a 3.5 out of 5 stars, for the theme of the record is impactful, the music that falls on the inside is solid but it isn’t overly memorable, and I don’t know how well it will stack up with the other records that are being released this year. In terms of scale, the band wavers in the middle throughout the record thus, there is a lack of variety, which may lose some interest from listeners. This new approach to their characteristic sound opens them up to more appeal in terms of the masses on a spectrum, but the mechanisms they are utilizing to create this record aren’t necessarily new and innovative to the world: just to the band. There are heightened moments that accent the more aggressive or emotionally trying lyrical lines, but the overall feel of this album takes a clear shift from the previous Picturesque sound. When looking at the instrumentals of this record, it is heard that the band is working with a blanket of sound that is utilized to create a soundscape of sorts, which creates an overall vibe that drives each work. Throughout this release, it is apparent that the band is toying with a variety of musical genres that place them in the more relaxed, groove based category. Their debut record drove on the post-hardcore, aggressive front of things, and even though that is present in this release, it is not the main event that drives the music on this record. So, let’s dive in and see if their sophomore record is going to keep that push going.
In 2017, Picturesque put out their debut LP, which gave them a place on the map in the metal alternative scene.
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