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ISSUES
"Issues"
(Rise; 2014)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
Issues are nu-metal, Metalcore
and R&B. Yeah, you read that correctly. Want to know what makes these guys sound
so different? It's those three elements combined, the nu-metal which mixes
grunge, hip-hop and hardcore punk; the Metalcore which infuses extreme metal and
hardcore punk (that's how they got the name) in which a technical guitar proudly
emerges; R&B, well, I think you can try to imagine what it might sound like but
you'd have to dive in to find out. No standing on the edge of the pool now.
Most know what Metalcore has to offer and nu-metal (well, I hadn't heard any of
that genre for awhile) and R&B ... a slow jam is always good for a time. Issues
have a great sound, sometimes disjointed because there is so much going on in a
song but cool nonetheless. It's not predictable, that's for sure. So, why not
give them a listen?
I think a lot of fans of the three types of music that Issues play would not be
in the same room together so it helps that two of the genres can play off of
each other. R&B doesn't have any screaming but they have great beats; Metalcore
appeals to those who like technical guitar and some anger on the side -- it's
surely not for everyone. I liked a few of the tracks and others I could leave
behind. These guys are either forging a new sound or they are way ahead of their
time.
Issues: Tyler Carter - clean vocals; Michael Bohn - unclean vocals; AJ Rebollo -
guitar; Tyle "Scout" Acord - keys, synth, programming, turntables; Skyler Acord
- bass.
For more information -
http://www.issuesrock.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2014 by R. Scott Bolton. All
rights reserved.
Revised:
01 Apr 2024 12:16:14 -0500
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