#scoring the end of the world
quick takes on the new motionless in white album:
- Chris’ clean voice has improved so much it’s actually unreal, there are moments on the album I thought someone else was singing his parts
- If their second to last album was an homage to NU metal, this one is an homage to every other genre they like including obviously Breaking Benjamin-like butt rock, Knocked Loose-like hardcore, and Marilyn Manson-like industrial rock/metal
- This album is a classic example of a band perfecting their sound by fusing everything they have already done in their career because certain songs sound like certain albums
- Masterpiece proves that they can still write the catchiest chorus of the year
- Lyrically the album sticks to past albums’ themes just like musically, the fusion of horror themes (Creatures), political commentary (Infamous), almost sci-fi post apocalyptic visions (Disguise) all appear.
- Chris’ screams are sometimes even deathcore-ish, which is not surprising since he’s a really talented vocalist, but changing from a deathcore verse to a butt rock chorus can be a little off-putting
- The fake british accent he sometimes does is annoying at first but after a couple listens it’s bearable
- The closing song featuring Mick Gordon is really surprising since he works mostly on heavier shit with bands (like Obey by BMTH), it’s still a nice feature despite it’s kind of a ballad in the end.
I have a new favorite song
