The addition of vocalist Camille Contreras has elevated the band's profile, placing them in a higher tier of metalcore alongside artists like Spiritbox and Jinjer. The first song has an effective enough hook, and Camille's pop sensibility balances things out; there is more from her harsher vocal on the title track. There are some progressive-leaning melodic elements added, such as more nuanced guitars and vocal dynamics. They do not delve into time signatures that are that far removed from the djent side of the genre.
"'All For Nothing" is like the metal core version of a power ballad. There is nothing on this one that I have not heard Spiritbox do better on their new album. Really, the big difference between the two bands so far on this album is more guitar solos here. Things get quirkier and help distance themselves from Spiritbox on the song after this, with a more frantic electronic chaos unfolding. It borders nu-metal and djent. Using the metal-core formula to build into screaming. Predictable, but with shiny new pieces making the sounds for the puzzle.
Find myself having to go back and give these songs another listen as they are not grabbing me the first time around. "In Heaven" is another one that works off the metalcore-powerballad formula.It does finds its groove better than some songs here."Adam and Eve' feels like they just jammed off the previous song and took it in a more straightforward groove. "Sleepless Nights' is a little more nuanced in the songwriting department, but feels like it is chasing the heels of Spiritbox. Making me wonder if it's the label or the producer's fault.
"78 rue' is almost a more straightforward pop ballad. "CRC" Is on the more metal side of metal-core with an anthemic chorus , which is not the most original thing I have heard this year, but is effective for what they are doing. The last song is another power ballad that tries to make the most of their new singer's voice. I will round this down to a 9 as they are trying to fill a voice that has been filled; they need to find their own place, and they show promise in doing so here and care about the songs., with that said, they are at the top of the heap when it comes to bands gunning for Spiritbox's place in the spotlight.
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