Touche amore stage four lyriucs12/6/2023 ![]() Jeremy’s vocals especially ache in this track which is highlighted by the slower tempo and lack of heavy instrumentals in the first part of the track. More and more of these strings get introduced that create this ebb and flow rhythm to the track before the drums and vocals are added. They reflect what exists and create their own unique take on it, which has resulted in a deeply emotive and resilient sound that successfully communicates themes that for some are difficult to put in words.Īnother track that stands out is “A Broadcast” which opens with a twangy and windy single string of the guitar. They come from a place of frustration and exhaustion to have to continuously rinse and repeat through these expectations that have been passed down through generations and generations. Touché Amoré offer a refreshing take on a long-running topic of this genre, which is something they have done throughout their discography. However, unlike Green Day, Touché Amoré presents this theme with sophistication and reflection rather than angst. ![]() ![]() I recently re-listened to Green Day’s Dookie whose opening track “Burnout” reflects on this theme. The theme of getting older and the adulthood responsibilities that come with age is something that has been a topic of many punk and hardcore bands for years. As the track builds it explodes into its chorus “ I’m tired and I’m sore/I’m not so young anymore/Worn down, but I imagine/This uniform stays in fashion.” The bass slides up and down the neck to reveal deep and rich bass tones that are underscored by a light and airy guitar. This track particularly highlights Touché Amoré’s excellent bass, played by Tyler Kirby. “Limelight” had a slower tempo which served the lyrics very well. A track I will personally return to when I too need a reminder. Group vocals repeat the chorus “ I need reminders of the love I have/I need reminders good or bad” that especially hit hard in today’s context where many of us are isolated away from our friends and loved ones. “Reminders” is another emotive track with a catchy melody and yet again crisp production in the instrumentals. ![]() “Reminders” and “Limelight” which were previously released as singles still hold up well in the context of the record. The guitar work is complementary to the crisp drums and serves as a dense, but yet not muddy, counterpart to Jeremy’s vocals. Instrumentally the track ebbs and flows into fast and slow rhythms that almost emote the waves that grief can be portrayed. “ From peaks of blue/Come heroine/With several suns you light the way/When each day begins” clearly suggests the presence of his mother in the skies and in his everyday life. As Stage Four allowed Jeremy to mourn the loss of his Mother who died of cancer, Lament does exactly as the title suggests for Jeremy. Once Jeremy Bloom’s rusty and harrowing screamo vocals enter the mix it becomes evident that he still is mulling over some emotions through his lyrics. The dynamic instrumentals vary between the melodic yet brash guitars and hard-hitting drums, setting this track off to an excellent start. The opening track “Come Heroine” delivers high energy right off the bat. Lament carries a lot of the same themes lyrically with more of a sharpened tone in the instrumentals that make this record exciting to listen to. After the release of 2016’s Stage Four there were high hopes that Touché Amoré would deliver the same force and intensity on this new record. They have carved out a signature blend of great instrumentals with emotionally raw lyrics, and have spearheaded the genre of post-hardcore as it has evolved. Touché Amoré have been consistently impressive in their style of post-hardcore. Touché Amoré are back with another heart-wrenching record, Lament, which was just released on Epitaph records. Home > Album Review: Touché Amoré – ‘Lament’ Album Review: Touché Amoré – ‘Lament’
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