Underoath fine-tunes songwriting skills on latest album
For some, metalcore does nothing more than cause an instant migraine. But, for those who are especially fond of the genre’s thrashing guitar riffs and crashing cymbals, “Lost In the Sound of Separation,” the latest from Underoath, is just what the doctor ordered and offers much more than the recommended dose.
Each Underoath album has surpassed expectations, and “Lost” is no exception. The secret formula contains a measured amount of vocals, guitars, drums and synthesizers, which produces one deliciously exciting musical masterpiece. Because of this expertise, Underoath keeps swarms of head-banging teenagers coming back for more.
“Lost” stays on track with the band’s purpose — to make its beliefs heard through music and lyrics. In fact, the album’s message rings louder and is more lucid than ever. The music is like an auditory explosion that makes previous Underoath albums sound like lightweights.
The band members use their lyrics to vent about issues in their lives, and this is especially obvious on “Lost.” The album’s first single, “Desperate Times, Desperate Measures,” satisfied fans with a taste of Underoath’s new project when the song was pre-released on the band’s Myspace page in late July. Front man Spencer Chamberlain and drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie, who write many of the lyrics, made “Desperate” a plea for help, talking about life’s distractions and how the band members focus on their faith for comfort.
“A Fault Line, A Fault Of Mine” discusses the ability to bounce back from struggles over time. Chamberlain and Gillespie acknowledge they’re “not scared, but this is happening/I’m not afraid, but this is real,” referring to tackling adversity head-on.
After taking a listener on a wild ride, “Lost” drops the weary traveler off at a song that is the eerie aftermath of a storm. “Desolate Earth/The End Is Here” is 3 1/2 minutes of pure instrumental music and less than one minute of lyrics. In classic Underoath fashion, the song starts out calm and gradually builds up to break into a more intense sound by the end.
“Lost” could have lightened the load by a few pounds in some parts. Even fans who aren’t fazed by deafening metalcore might flinch when new songs such as “Breathing In A New Mentality” begin to scream through the speakers. Nevertheless, catchy vocal choruses and melodious instrumental phrases eventually place the album’s sound on an even keel.
This is Underoath at its best — the epitome of the band’s characteristic sound.
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