Hello all! This week, I am recommending a great new record from Icon For Hire—The Reckoning. It's almost a natural progression for an artist to go more mainstream the longer they're in the game, but it's rare for one to get heavier. This is the case for Icon For Hire. The Reckoning is hardcore, borderline metal, yet it doesn't compromise the punk attitude or soaring hooks we've come to love from Icon For Hire. This album also features arguably the most hip hop influence on an IFH record so far. This blend sounds like a recipe for nu metal, but the sound sort of transcends that feeling into something more complex, mixing traces of 2000s nostalgia with a firmly contemporary feel. Ariel's vocals have really matured, giving every track an added weight, and Shawn's leads rock. My favorite tracks include crazy powerful Dismantled, heavy and emotional Emo Dreams, infectious Diseased, and beautiful Sunflower. I can't neglect to mention the awesome vibes of the three interludes. My favorite of all of them has to be Ready For Combat. The pure energy, dynamic vocals, and ripping guitars make for a perfect walk-up, pump-up track. Go give The Reckoning a listen!
Alex Kunce
READY FOR COMBAT!
Hello all! This week, I am recommending a great new record from Icon For Hire—The Reckoning. It's almost a natural progression for an artist to go more mainstream the longer they're in the game, but it's rare for one to get heavier. This is the case for Icon For Hire. The Reckoning is hardcore, borderline metal, yet it doesn't compromise the punk attitude or soaring hooks we've come to love from Icon For Hire. This album also features arguably the most hip hop influence on an IFH record so far. This blend sounds like a recipe for nu metal, but the sound sort of transcends that feeling into something more complex, mixing traces of 2000s nostalgia with a firmly contemporary feel. Ariel's vocals have really matured, giving every track an added weight, and Shawn's leads rock. My favorite tracks include crazy powerful Dismantled, heavy and emotional Emo Dreams, infectious Diseased, and beautiful Sunflower. I can't neglect to mention the awesome vibes of the three interludes. My favorite of all of them has to be Ready For Combat. The pure energy, dynamic vocals, and ripping guitars make for a perfect walk-up, pump-up track. Go give The Reckoning a listen!
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