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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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Desoto Jones — Aurora Buy it at Amazon
Debut albums can either disappoint, be yawningly average, or blow your top off. Well consider my head blown off. Desoto Jones marries post-hardcore crunch with emotional rock ballads and beautiful soaring catchiness. “Aurora” tackles the listener with a ton of affectionate and passionate arrays of moving choruses and smart sky-scratching guitar blitzes. Possibly one of the best new young bands out there, Desoto Jones catches you with disarming harmonies and incredible songwriting. Recorded and produced by Chris Badami (Dillinger Escape Plan, Midtown, The Starting Line, and The Early November), “Aurora” is dashingly brilliant, compelling, and completely irresistible with hooks that sink their teeth deep into your neck.
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