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| 4.5 superb | MalConstant | July 8th 15 |
I HOPE YOU CHOKE TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 5.0 classic | Encounters | July 7th 15 |
The album front to back is a masterpiece. This blows TDBHAH away.
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| 4.5 superb | iasookia | July 7th 15 |
Solidly crafted album. From start to finish there's not a mundane moment however it definitely is darker and harsher than TDBHAH.
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| 2.0 poor | Daedus | July 15th 15 |
Uninspired, lyrically or instrumentally, Counterparts continue to sing the siren song of the emotionally wounded teenager.
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| 3.0 good | FearThyEvil | July 8th 15 |
Christ you people overrate this so quickly. It's really a 5 when it's only been leaked for like 2 days? Gtfo with that shit
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| 3.5 great | TheCollectiveFacade | June 13th 15 |
album hits harder and brandens pain is deeper than any of their previous material at some
parts.
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| 4.5 superb | MattTD | July 12th 15 |
Just fuckin brilliant. Gonna be album of the year no doubt.
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| 0.0 | Observer EMERITUS | July 12th 15 |
The current carries them.
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| 0.0 | MeatSalad | June 30th 15 |
did they make the album art in ms paint?
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| 2.5 average | aaronrkc | July 15th 15 |
You guys can really bust a nut over this flavorless, melodramatic hc shit, huh?
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| 3.5 great | Barksdale | July 15th 23 |
Best Tracks: Stranger, Burn, Tragedy, Drown.
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| 5.0 classic | blackmetalhipster | October 15th 20 |
While this may not be the perfect Counterparts, it was my first and I can always return to it. I know every single guitar riff on this every melody and every lyric. I really enjoy the spoken word elements that were included in this and that are missing from other counterparts record, they give the songs time to breath and serve for amazing build ups also giving the vocals more diversity
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| 3.5 great | Erwann S. STAFF | August 26th 19 |
It's a very solid melodic metallic hardcore record, but that's about it for me. The second half is much stronger than the first however.
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| 4.0 excellent | Risodo | March 1st 18 |
"Tragedy Will Find Us" is fantastic, but also the only Counterparts album that took more time to be digested by myself. After a few months listening, i thought this was the band's most average work, but i was so damn wrong. "Stranger" is one of the best songs of the band's discography, and the entire design of the album only improves with time.
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| 3.5 great | NoSons | November 17th 15 |
Album kind of fell off the charts as the year progressed.
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| 2.5 average | andrianoc | October 4th 15 |
Huge letdown of an album. The music's just as good as the album art. Counterparts goes for more of a straight-forward hardcore sound that totally disrupts what they have been doing on previous releases. On previous releases, the melodies stood out more and actually added a sense of passion to their songs. On certain tracks on this album, it just seems like they add a melodic part at one point of the song that just seems out of place. Best song on the album is Solace and that's because it sounds like it could be off their opus 'The Difference Between Hell and Home'. I think one can gain an understanding of the direction of this album by listening to the god awful track 'Choke'. Seems like Counterparts tried to release the angry 13 year old that was trapped inside of them by displaying it on this track. Not saying the other tracks on this album are as bad as this track lyrically. As a matter of fact, the lyrics on this album are probably its strong point. But for me, I like my hardcore to have copious amounts of melody and not so much brutality (see band 'It Prevails').
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| 4.5 superb | AbyssalCreation | September 5th 15 |
Tragedy Will Find Us is a fantastic representation of the evolution of Counterparts sound.
Instrumentally specific parts are more fleshed out while the songs themselves are much more
concise, and don't meander (which I thought some of their earlier material was guilty of.) The
overall tone is much darker and more desperate than previous material so when the melodies are
more prevalent they create a perfect "silver lining in the clouds" feeling that generally
accompanies this type of sound. Collapse, Burn, and Tragedy and are all good showcases of this.
Breakdowns still remain a staple of Counterparts sound, and on TWFU they bring The. Fucking.
Mosh. Whether dropped out of nowhere like in the pit rousing opener "Stillborn", the steadily
built upon until it collapses under it's own overbearing weight in "Stranger", or "Choke's"
plain ridiculous yet fitting attempt to out do the much discussed breakdown in Compass. They
are always tastefully placed and never overdone, they appear only when needed and are always
accompanied by a sick mosh call that is always equal parts distressful and poignant.
I could be wrong but the heaviness seems to be a lot more influenced by early Metalcore than
previous albums. The use of short bursts of spoken word passages that instantly bring to mind
Of Malice era Misery Signals/7 Angels 7 Plagues/Taken etc. also suggest this.
I admit a love of gut wrenchingly honest lyricism and being able to identify with said lyrics
definitely helps in appreciating this album. When I first heard "I AM A STRANGER WHEN I STARE
INTO THE EYES OF THOSE I LOVE LOOK AWAY IN DISGUST PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SIGHT OF MY
DECEPTION " my jaw dropped, and my vision turned blurry; to hear thoughts that ruminate often,
but are never openly spoken about, addressed so vividly and desperately it... It really caused
me to reflect hard on such matters and to be thankful that there is someone who truly shares
and understands my fucked up thought process.
Equally impactful, but for an entirely different reason, the closing of following track
Tragedy; the stern affirmation of I AM NOT A MORTAL I AM A METAPHOR FOR MOVING FORWARD instills
the listener with a sense of camaraderie that can only be found in a shared nature of despair
as well as a renewed sense of purpose which is much needed after the absolutely draining
Stranger.
I love that Brendan has the courage to address the deepest of insecurities and the darkest of
thoughts as well in such a way that is incredibly relatable and personal, but never alienates
the listener.
In conclusion the instrumentation and lyricism blend together to create a beautifully cathartic
juxtaposition that is the perfect soundtrack for encountering and ultimately dealing with the
tragedies that affect our lives.
Strong Melodic Hardcore/Metalcore AOTY material.
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| 3.0 good | BtwntheAKIRAndMe | September 4th 15 |
Low 6 out of 10: I am kind of shocked that I did enjoy this, but I would've liked it so much more if you took out the very obvious genre stereotypes (breakdowns, spoken word passages prior to the breakdown, etc.) All in all though, this is actually relatively solid!
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| 3.5 great | po0ty | July 21st 15 |
Someone needs to give Brendan a big ol hug
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| 4.0 excellent | xiLeadFeather | July 17th 15 |
The technicality is much less apparent. There's nothing wrong with its subtleties but it feels a bit less thought out than their previous releases. When I listened to the album I imagined a 4, but I haven't been able to listen to it since that day. Kinda torn on this one.rEdit:rIt's a grower for sure.
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| 3.5 great | pepster50 | July 16th 15 |
This sounds like one of those mediocre bands that try to emulate Counterparts sound, and fail to do so. All the technicality is gone, and they have gone for a more simple and straightforward sound. Vocals are still great. I like it, but its a huge stepdown for the band.
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| 3.0 good | cvlts | July 11th 15 |
Once the hype wears off this album will be a hard 3
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| 4.0 excellent | InFiction | July 11th 15 |
Carry me back to your bed. My conscience is my coffin, and I swear sometimes I'd rather be dead.
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| 3.5 great | ConsumerOfNut | July 11th 15 |
Could be better, could be a lot worse. As per Counterparts' usual output. No more technicality, but that isn't really holding them back at least.
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| 4.0 excellent | Jordan Bowlin | July 9th 15 |
Good album. Not better than TDBHAH but still a solid outing. Hope to have a review up for it soon.
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| 3.0 good | Comatorium. | July 7th 15 |
this is the album that should've followed Prophets. Stupid good, and the vocals are beastly as always
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| 3.5 great | BlackTaxi2d | July 6th 15 |
based on my 20 listens of "burn" this is going to crush. d/l-ing the leakage meow
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| 4.0 excellent | kentishh | June 14th 15 |
based on burn and collapse, this is going to be good
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