Emery - ...In Shallow Seas We Sail

[Drew Beringer]

Emery – …In Shallow Seas We Sail
Release Date: June 2, 2009
Record Label: Tooth & Nail

After the hot tranny mess that was I’m Only A Man, and the inconsistent EP While Broken Hearts Prevail, it was probably fairly easy to forget about Emery. But that EP was a crucial stepping-stone to bringing the post-hardcore quintet back to prominence. Laying down tracks such as “The Smile, The Face,” and “Edge of The World” proved that Emery could still deliver quality tracks. And that they do, plus more, on their fourth album, …In Shallow Seas We Sail. Masterfully produced by Aaron Sprinkle, the thirteen track album features crisp musicianship, incorporating the melodic heaviness that drew us to love Emery in the first place.

“Cutthroat Collapse” opens up the album in the same vibe fan favorite “Walls” opened up 2004’s The Weak’s End. Frantic screaming paced by urgent guitar chords pace the track, while vocalists Toby Morell, Devin Shelton, and Josh Head prove that few bands can harmonize as well as this trio. What follows next is an album that breeds consistency, mirroring itself with the tone and style that The Weak’s End and The Question possessed.

“Curbside Goodbyes” features the trademark Emery song pattern: bruising screams, melodic verses, and crushing breakdowns. What is apparent on this track is the return of the passion that the last album severely lacked. “Inside Our Skin” soars with piercing guitar chords, as it really showcases the vocal talents of Morell and Shelton. The point is driven home with the climatic outro, utilizing the screaming talent within the band.

The keys really shine on the theatrical “Churches and Serial Killers,” while “Butcher’s Mouth” has a mainstream vibe that doesn’t lose its edge, as the chorus is very catchy but still maintains that Emery sound. “The Poor and The Prevalent” will be a live staple, with its crunching breakdowns and awesome duel vocals. “Piggy Bank Lies” features biting vocals from Morell, while “Dear Death Part 1” and "Dear Death Part 2" combine to kick you in the arse, with "Part 1" serving as the slow intro, which bursts into "Part 2," a fast paced rocker that knocks you out of your seat.

While I like how …In Shallow Seas We Sail never lets up on the gas pedal, I do wish that a song in the vein of “The Ponytail Parades," although "Inside Our Skin" comes close. But other than that, there is very little to complain about. …In Shallow Seas We Sail is a return to form; an album that will make older fans of Emery smile and rekindle interest in the band, as this is the album that should have followed The Question. The Emery you originally knew and loved is back; prepare yourself accordingly.

Track Listing (note: this may be different than what is released on the actual album):
1. Cutthroat Collapse
2. Curbside Goodbyes
3. Inside Our Skin
4. Churches and Serial Killers
5. Butcher’s Mouth
6. In Shallow Seas We Sail
7. The Poor and the Prevalent
8. The Smile, The Face
9. A Sin To Hold On To
10. Piggy Bank Lies
11. Edge of the World
12. Dear Death Part 1
13. Dear Death Part 2
Produced by: Aaron Sprinkle

Emery is:
Toby Morell – vocals/guitar
Matt Carter – guitar
Josh Head – keys/vocals
Devin Shelton – vocals/bass
Dave Powell – drums

Official Myspace (http://http://www.myspace.com/emery); Official Website ( http://www.emerymusic.com/); Official AP.net Profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/emery)

[Nick Le]

You mean Edge of the World? In the 1st paragraph...Good review, really looking forward to this album...Though I've enjoyed most of what they have released, including the "hot tranny mess" that took a while to grow on me haha, but it's nice to hear a return to form for them.

[briXinRhands]

you mean the album that should have followed The Question?

Anyway, good review, makes me excited to hear this thing

[Drew Beringer]

you mean the album that should have followed The Question?

Anyway, good review, makes me excited to hear this thing
geez you're right where is my head at?

[anamericangod]

Good review. The only thing that concerns me is the part where you mention there's nothing like Ponytail or Fractions. Those are probably my two favorite Emery tracks, so anything in that vein would be awesome. Here's to hoping it's a solid release, and gets this band back on track.

[cassusriff]

stoked for this. Their last two releases hurt me, here's hoping they get back to a sound that suits them.

[musikjunky311]

I await this release with baited breath, if what you say is true I will love this album.
Here is to hoping.

[Jamos4184]

Listened through Weak's End today. I'm pretty psyched for this. Did they do anything different with "The Smile, The Face" and/or "Edge of the World" on here from the EP?

[Kbm600]

Good review. I can't wait for this.

[trappedintime]

Great review Drew. I'm so stoked for this release. All the songs that they've put up have been amazing and really blown me away. Emery is back! (although personally, i think they never left.)

[rockandsemo]

realy stoked for this release
saw them a good month ago at groezrock festival
good and decent show
great vocals and guitar hooks
just the screaming whas a bit a letdown
it's strange this album hasn't leaked on the internet ^^
good for them though
counting down the days to june 2nd

[iRock71]

I wish people would stop critizing I'm Only A Man. I think it was their most professional work. It was an awesome album from an awesome band.

On a lighter note, I'm super excited for ...In Shallow Seas We Sail. I can't wait to hear Churches and Serial Killers

[puhrnj]

nice....can't wait

[ddb43]

This review gives me hope. Nice work.

[heavyd]

I didn't realize that they went with Aaron Sprinkle for production again. I'm VERY excited about this release now. The Question was amazing!

I only liked a few songs off of 'I'm Only A Man'

[cereal4life]

I wish people would stop critizing I'm Only A Man. I think it was their most professional work. It was an awesome album from an awesome band.

On a lighter note, I'm super excited for ...In Shallow Seas We Sail. I can't wait to hear Churches and Serial Killers
What do you mean by "professional"? My beef with it is that they tried to experiment and it simply didn't work; songs like "Don't Bore Us..." and "From Crib to Coffin" are pretty clear evidence of that. Compared to The Weak's End and The Question it's a mother flopper.

Emery should just stick to what they do best: dual call-and-reply vocals, chuggin geetar and breakdowns a'plenty. Ace review there Drew! This is one record I can't wait to get my hands on.

[pand75]

I am very excited for this. I'm Only A Man was a severe disappointment

[billyboatkid]

now I'm even more excited for this album.

[zubinmoosa]

Nice review. Really interested to hear this.

[denissuxx]

Can't wait to hear this

[yoyostring]

sickkk. can't wait.

[Charles777]

I'll have to listen to this. The Question was kind of "meh".

[n1asfan]

"The Emery you originally knew and loved is back; prepare yourself accordingly."

This just made me poop my pants.

[Xianmusicfan]

Unlike most people, I thought "I'm Only A Man" was alright. I liked some songs (Story About a Man..., Can't Stop The Killer, Movie Song) and some others were so-so. I also think Weak's End is severely overrated. I love a lot of the songs and the ones I don't love are good too, but it's not that great of an album. I really wish they would do more songs like "Listening to Freddie Mercury", that is by far my favorite Emery song.

[Mattylikesfilms]

i liked im only a man and their EP, but everything i have heard off this new album blows those two albums out of the water!

[hailthewarrior]

So can't wait for this.

[superBMRuth]

I'm Only A Man grew on me after a very long while, but i'm still glad they went back to what really works for them. Can't wait to pick this up.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

Kinda funny how they come out and lash out at fans for disliking their recent stuff and then put out an album thats more like the old stuff everyone liked. Way to stick it to em.

[Derka Derka]

so pumped for this
and their tour this summer with maylene
it's going to be epic

[ihavechappedlip]

It seems like the people on this site listened to the EP once and decided that they didn't need to give the rest of it much of a chance. The EP is good. Especially Do the Things and Say the Things.

By doing this, you're making it so everyone else will only listen to it once and not give the rest of the cd some proper listens before throwing it out.

[Dirge07]

My feelings on the album...

:]

[HometownHero]

Im keeping my fingers crossed for greatness

[DI Pistola]

My ex-girlfriend listened to the shit out of these guys.

I would probably be ok if I didn't ever have to hear anything else they put out.

[Cheesus]

My ex-girlfriend listened to the shit out of these guys.

I would probably be ok if I didn't ever have to hear anything else they put out.
cool story bro

[Silver Bullets]

yess, good review, makes me very excited to hear this

[splitsecond]

Good review. The only thing that concerns me is the part where you mention there's nothing like Ponytail or Fractions. Those are probably my two favorite Emery tracks, so anything in that vein would be awesome. Here's to hoping it's a solid release, and gets this band back on track.
those would be your favorite tracks you emo fuck

[dbowen]

I actually loved "I'm Only a Man" but I'm excited to hear this as well. They are such a talented band.

[mymusicismylife]

For whatever reason, I never got into them, but after reading this I'll definitely check out the new cd when it drops.

[xsinkshipsx]

this is going to be the album everyone wanted when I'm online a man came out but I feel like it is kind of too late for emery...

[I am Mick]

I fucking loved I'm Only A Man. I think that contained, easily, their catchiest songs. I'm afraid these tracks aren't going to stick for long.

[FaceLixeMurder]

Can't wait for this, I'm Only A Man was ehhh and ep had a couple good songs, hope this is as awesome as you make it sound.

[BlackpoolLights]

I'm Only A Man was their best album...easily. Compare the lyrics side to side with the older work, or the musical talent, or the vocals...even the production. I'd like to see somebody actually defend why I'm Only A Man was bad.

I am looking forward to hearing this, though.

[Ryzenfall]

Good review. I'm very glad this is getting positive feedback. I've been hoping for them to hit their stride again for a while now, as we all have, and here at the beginning of the summer it's the perfect season of returning to form. A little sad that you say there won't be a "Ponytail Parade," but if they did it before, they can do it again, on this album or another. I'm excited.

[xScrewed@Birthx]

""I do wish that a song in the vein of “The Ponytail Parades” or “Fractions” would have been present""


then they get yelled at for trying to sound like their old shit. which is guess is wat this album is about..so idk what my point is lmfao.

[Bloodsucker II]

good review. so stoked

[unnameworthy]

I think I just came.

[Drew Beringer]

Listened through Weak's End today. I'm pretty psyched for this. Did they do anything different with "The Smile, The Face" and/or "Edge of the World" on here from the EP?
Those two songs are exactly the same on this album, which is fine.

[JorynnRace]

I am so glad to read a good review of this. I haven't heard it yet, but now I'm really looking forward to it. "Hot tranny mess".. HAHA I about burst out laughing at work when I read that.

[H8ionSens8ion]

The funny thing about bands trying something different is that they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. Emery took a chance with IAOAM, which I loved as it made them more than just a screaming band but people didn't like it so now they are returning to The Weak's End and The Question, which is still great. I'd rather bands experiment with their sound rather than churning out the same formula for every CD. Either way, I'm totally getting this CD :) Nobody does dueling vocals better IMO

[seraph1214]

Will check this out.

[astretch4glory]

I wish people would stop critizing I'm Only A Man. I think it was their most professional work. It was an awesome album from an awesome band.

On a lighter note, I'm super excited for ...In Shallow Seas We Sail. I can't wait to hear Churches and Serial Killers
i could not agree more

[thedondeluge]

While Broken Hearts Prevail...In Shallow Seas We Sail

[blankets]

Been waiting for a review for this. Glad to see it got a pretty good score. Can't wait to pick it up and see for myself.

[BlackpoolLights]

i could not agree more
Thirded.

[Cheesus]

I'm Only A Man was their best album...easily. Compare the lyrics side to side with the older work, or the musical talent, or the vocals...even the production. I'd like to see somebody actually defend why I'm Only A Man was bad.

I am looking forward to hearing this, though.

I personally disliked IOAM because the songs felt sloppy. There were a few really good songs but the rest just seemed to fall flat, most Emery fans agree with this. I have always been a strong supporter of bands taking new musical directions. It wasn't that I disliked the direction, I just feel as if the execution was very poor.

The instrumentation was also pretty bad as well. The drummer wrote some absolutely garbage parts for that album, there's no doubt about it. The loss of the bassist put an awkward dent in the band leaving a huge gap to be filled; it never was. The keyboard arrangements were just sad, especially on "From Crib To Coffin."

The producer did a poor job because the album in no way sounded as good as The Question. Lets face it, few producers can make an album as solid structurally and sonically as Aaron Sprinkle.

This is all subjective, however, so its not like any of my points can be proven. It just didn't do it for me.

[insomniaczach]

I'll have to listen to this. The Question was kind of "meh".


meh? you're sure we are talking about the same album. the question was some of their best stuff

[Charles777]

meh? you're sure we are talking about the same album. the question was some of their best stuff

I only liked a few songs on it. Maybe it'll grow on me.

[showyourteeth]

ah
great review
i've had really good feelings about this album from the tracks that i've heard
so this review has definitely helped assure me

[spunkmastaflex]

It seems like the people on this site listened to the EP once and decided that they didn't need to give the rest of it much of a chance. The EP is good. Especially Do the Things and Say the Things.

By doing this, you're making it so everyone else will only listen to it once and not give the rest of the cd some proper listens before throwing it out.

I agree in a way. My thoughts were that the EP was amazing. It brought their "old" style back while still being fresh. It just transitioned quickly to a couple slower songs so people thought it was trash. Also, to say that the ep was inconsistent is utterly obnoxious in my opinion. Every song on it is good.

Also, anyone notice how in Do the Things (You Want) they talk about writing the songs other people want them to? Think that has something to do with the outcry about IOAM? Also, i loved IOAM, it was experimental, yes, but they succeded in creating a different sound than The Question. Because lets face it, if they came out with the same thing as The Question, people would be outraged that it wasn't something new

[kaduck2007]

Awesome to hear that this band is returning to its roots. I've bought their latest two discs, and probably only listened to them once or twice. Hopefully this one will have more staying power for me. Solid review Mr. B

[loj]

officially excited.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Sounds promising

[doppelganger]

stoked for this. sad that there isnt a slow song like fractions but ill deal with it

[mymusicismylife]

So this piqued my interest, and I checked out The Weak's End. Amazing. Definitely getting this.

[brenByah]

Do these guys still have 3 different vocalists?

[awakeohsleeper]

Cannot wait for this CD.

[DI Pistola]

cool story bro
Sure 'ting brah.

[saturday_snow_squall]

lmao hot tranny mess.

[oncedarkness]

After the hot tranny mess that was I’m Only A Man
Amazing line.

[batmannj]

I am one of the very few people who enjoyed I'm Only A Man. That said I am looking forward to a 'return to form' for this band.

[popdisaster00]

If this truly is like their old stuff, I'll check it out

[onetwentyseven]

What do you mean by "professional"? My beef with it is that they tried to experiment and it simply didn't work; songs like "Don't Bore Us..." and "From Crib to Coffin" are pretty clear evidence of that. Compared to The Weak's End and The Question it's a mother flopper.

Emery should just stick to what they do best: dual call-and-reply vocals, chuggin geetar and breakdowns a'plenty. Ace review there Drew! This is one record I can't wait to get my hands on.
couldnt agree more.
i'm all for bands experimenting, thats part of playing music, but with a record as radically different and disappointing "I'm Only a Man" was, i really was hoping they'd return to form, i cant wait for this album.

[m e t a t r o n]

Just listened to a few tracks... hated I'm only a man but im really excited to bring this band back into my life

[fly_guy]

Im very excited. I loved the EP, but it was kind of a letdown. They really do need to return to form. Before Im Only A Man was released, I listened to a song or two. I basically skipped that album, I didnt listen to it once. Im glad that I can finally start listening to them again.

[icynova]

I'm so excited.

I just wish they were touring through New Mexico. :-( Seems like I'll have to drive to Denver to see them.

And "Curbside Goodbye" DEFINITELY has that "Fractions" sound to it, at least to me.

[Melancholique]

Sure 'ting brah.
Well, honestly -- what did you contribute to the topic at hand? I agree with Cheesus: it's neat that you're butt-hurt over the fact your ex overplayed the band. Obviously you're going to feel bitter about them, and we all get that you'd rather never listen to them again. Awesome. Feel better getting that off your chest?
Yes, yes...?
Good. You're welcome back whenever you're willing to share an actual contribution. Thanks.

That being said, I must say that - only a few songs into the album - I can already appreciate the more "traditional" Emery sound. I'm Only A Man was a decent release, but that's about it. I admire what Emery did with the album, but it just seemed too... foreign. Obviously, In Shallow Seas is a return to the band's more traditional sound; a lot of it is new to me (being that I've never listened to Broken Hearts Prevail). Definitely enjoying it thus far, though, and am confident in saying that it'll get more play-time than IOAM.

[ihavechappedlip]

I agree in a way. My thoughts were that the EP was amazing. It brought their "old" style back while still being fresh. It just transitioned quickly to a couple slower songs so people thought it was trash. Also, to say that the ep was inconsistent is utterly obnoxious in my opinion. Every song on it is good.

Also, anyone notice how in Do the Things (You Want) they talk about writing the songs other people want them to? Think that has something to do with the outcry about IOAM? Also, i loved IOAM, it was experimental, yes, but they succeded in creating a different sound than The Question. Because lets face it, if they came out with the same thing as The Question, people would be outraged that it wasn't something new
Yeah man. The EP is great.

IOAM isn't bad at all... it just seemed like they were trying not to make songs that were like what they had done before... but in doing so, they made a cd where the majority of the songs seem like they're all pretty much the same.

[DI Pistola]

Well, honestly -- what did you contribute to the topic at hand? I agree with Cheesus: it's neat that you're butt-hurt over the fact your ex overplayed the band. Obviously you're going to feel bitter about them, and we all get that you'd rather never listen to them again. Awesome. Feel better getting that off your chest?
Yes, yes...?
Good. You're welcome back whenever you're willing to share an actual contribution. Thanks.

That being said, I must say that - only a few songs into the album - I can already appreciate the more "traditional" Emery sound. I'm Only A Man was a decent release, but that's about it. I admire what Emery did with the album, but it just seemed too... foreign. Obviously, In Shallow Seas is a return to the band's more traditional sound; a lot of it is new to me (being that I've never listened to Broken Hearts Prevail). Definitely enjoying it thus far, though, and am confident in saying that it'll get more play-time than IOAM.

Um, butthurt? It was entirely tongue-in-cheek.
However, per your recommendation as an 'experienced' AP.net veteran, I'll gladly "contribute" to this thread, because lord knows I'd love to be a part of your rousing little discussion:

Emery is uninspired butt-rock who has had exactly five good songs over the course of five albums; those being the first five tracks off of The Question.

[Chiodosbros13]

I love the first sentence of this review it really is the only way to describe *shudder* "I'm Only a Man"

[trappedintime]

I'm so excited.

I just wish they were touring through New Mexico. :-( Seems like I'll have to drive to Denver to see them.

And "Curbside Goodbye" DEFINITELY has that "Fractions" sound to it, at least to me.

That's the first thing that came to my mind when I was listening to it. I'm glad I'm not alone in this one.

[loj]

maannn i wish "A Sin to Hold on to" was longer. it's catchy, the lyrics are solid (in that they put the emotional despair aside), and it's easy to tell the song will absolutely kill live. but only 2:48? one more verse would have been stellar.

[Cheesus]

Emery is uninspired butt-rock who has had exactly five good songs over the course of five albums; those being the first five tracks off of The Question.

no

[jasonmeowz]

great review

[nandersen87]

listened to this record twice thru now ---- love it!

[SweetThye]

Fantastic album. Knew it would be. Love Aaron Sprinkle's vocal part on "In Shallow Seas We Sail."

[AMackChuck]

To be honest, I never even bothered to listen IOAM. I was MAJORLY into The Question but after a few years it grew old and the songs became annoying. When I saw the new cd getting good reviews, I decided to check it out and I must say, I'm a fan again. Great fourth LP from them.

[Hainzey X]

your review accomplished what i always hope is accomplished in a reviw.

it made me want to hear this album right away.

good stuff, drew. always spot on.

[Clark]

While I like how …In Shallow Seas We Sail never lets up on the gas pedal, I do wish that a song in the vein of “The Ponytail Parades," although "Inside Our Skin" comes close.
That sentence is missing a couple words.

[Max_123]

Cutthroat Collapse is the perfect beginning to this album
love the more shouty? scream, makes it 10x heavier

[Familyguy7412]

Good review. I really can't wait for the album. Should be another fantastic chapter in Emery's library of releases. One thing I disagree with is this: Just because Emery lost their Weak's End and Question sound on I'm Only a Man and continued that ambiguation in While Broken Hearts Prevail does not mean that those albums should be shunned. The EP was probably my favorite Emery release to date. I think that every aspect of Emery's sound is great, and I can't wait to hear what mix of those sounds they use in this album.

[loj]

While Broken Hearts Prevail...In Shallow Seas We Sail
oh hey. never noticed that.

[stuntmaniac]

Thank you very much for this review, I am a big Emery fan, with The Question being my personal favourite album, however, after that it was all dissapointment, if the have indeed returned to roots, then I am a happy man.

[Cheesus]

Thank you very much for this review, I am a big Emery fan, with The Question being my personal favourite album, however, after that it was all dissapointment, if the have indeed returned to roots, then I am a happy man.
periods work

[M.C COB]

Sold

[LiquorAndDick]

This is definetely Emery back on 'track'.

[Drown_The_City]

This might be my most favorite emery album yet...

[guitarplayerina]

so stoked for this!!

[stuntmaniac]

periods work
im confussed ....

[jdgtrplyr]

The album sounds incredible. I'm so glad that Emery found themselves again. Will be purchasing today!!

[KillyourIdols88]

Just bought it and listing to it right now.


Best album of 09 so far( still waiting sor SYG)


Much more enegery than the question!

[Zkrp]

I jsut bought this last night and it's amazing great review.

[cereal4life]

Um, butthurt? It was entirely tongue-in-cheek.
However, per your recommendation as an 'experienced' AP.net veteran, I'll gladly "contribute" to this thread, because lord knows I'd love to be a part of your rousing little discussion:

Emery is uninspired butt-rock who has had exactly five good songs over the course of five albums; those being the first five tracks off of The Question.

Now that just ain't true! What do you even mean by uninspired; unoriginal? I hate to do the old check-your-profile-and-use-your-list-of--favourite-bands-against-you trick, but how can you call Emery uninspired when listing Silverstein's Discovering the Waterfront as one of your favourite albums?

[yoyostring]

such a great album. it rocks HARD.

[DI Pistola]

Now that just ain't true! What do you even mean by uninspired; unoriginal? I hate to do the old check-your-profile-and-use-your-list-of--favourite-bands-against-you trick, but how can you call Emery uninspired when listing Silverstein's Discovering the Waterfront as one of your favourite albums?
Um, I distinctly remember listing Discovering the Waterfront on there because I enjoyed it a great deal. Wish I could have said the same for The Question, of which, only half was good.

[cereal4life]

Um, I distinctly remember listing Discovering the Waterfront on there because I enjoyed it a great deal. Wish I could have said the same for The Question, of which, only half was good.
Yep, that's fair enough! Sorry for being a fanboy about it and taking that tack before. I just think they have a lot of solid material apart from the half of the Question, but that's just me. That's the beauty of taste.

[icynova]

"The summer came,
And you left me with your words,
The clever sounds
From your mouth
That can make me feel so worthless."

Oh man, I love this CD so much already. It's rediculous.

[unnameworthy]

I'd just like to put it out there that some of my favorite bands (Thrice, mewithoutYou) undergo drastic changes in sound that only make me love them all the more. The problem with IOAM wasn't that it was different, it was that it was sloppy, unfocused and demonstrated no fragment of the mastery of balancing chaos and melody that has always characterized Emery. The transitions between the loud and quiet portions of the songs were jarring and uncomfortable.

[tpnations]

Think I might like this even more than The Question. I've always been a fan this guy's lyrics.

[tpnations]

Now that just ain't true! What do you even mean by uninspired; unoriginal? I hate to do the old check-your-profile-and-use-your-list-of--favourite-bands-against-you trick, but how can you call Emery uninspired when listing Silverstein's Discovering the Waterfront as one of your favourite albums?
What was wrong with Discovering the Waterfront? There's some really great songs on that.

[tpnations]

"The summer came,
And you left me with your words,
The clever sounds
From your mouth
That can make me feel so worthless."

Oh man, I love this CD so much already. It's ridiculous.

Fixed. And, yes, that song is a personal favorite.

[prettymucharobo]

I'm not sure if The Smile, The Face works where it is in the album. It definitely feels like an opener to me, and probably should have remained that way.

[Bloodsucker II]

Right now I'm totally digging the title track and Churches Are Serial Killers. Also, am I on crack or does Inside Our Skin have a slight Weezer feel to it? I don't know why but then I hear that song I think of Weezer :shrug:

[yoyostring]

love love love this record.

[liveloud4life]

You said there wasn't much to complain about and the ratings tell the same tale: very consistent, nothing low. Any criticisms at all?

[drzafs]

Well, I can really only see one thing wrong with this album. His screaming takes a little while to get used to. This is the first Emery record I've picked up and its really good. But the screams make it sound like he doesn't know exactly what he's doing. I've gotten used to it and have come to like it. But, it took a couple listens... Anyone else know what I mean? Or am I just going on about nothing...?

[musikjunky311]

Well, I can really only see one thing wrong with this album. His screaming takes a little while to get used to. This is the first Emery record I've picked up and its really good. But the screams make it sound like he doesn't know exactly what he's doing. I've gotten used to it and have come to like it. But, it took a couple listens... Anyone else know what I mean? Or am I just going on about nothing...?
Yeah if you are talking about the deep screams that is Josh, and he really just kind of yells as loud as he can. It took me a while to get past because sometimes it sounds so freaking goofy.

[CarouselBoy]

I didn't realize these guys were still on Tooth and Nail.
I never got into them before because I used to really dislike screaming but it's since then really grown on me and my friend who's really into them played a couple songs off The Question for me and I really liked it. I'll probably check this out. The clean vocals off The Question are incredible to me.

[Untitled09]

Another grand review Drew. I'll probably pick this album up. I didn't listen to the EP. But, I was a fan on their first two albums. I agree another Ponytail Parades would be good. But, I think it's time for Emery to hone their skills of hardcore. Just as Silverstein did in their new album.

[SeanEBoy2686]

I think they sound a lot like the Audition with this album, just a little harder and more enjoyable.

[xapplexpiex]

I personally like all three of their albums (yes, even I'm Only A Man). I think I'm Only A Man was trying to be different. Most people didn't like it, but I'm pretty open-minded, so I let it slide. Of course it wasn't as good as Weak's End, but they proly won't top that. But with that said, I can't wait to get this (if it really does sound like The Weak's End). I just need some money!

[ReidARE]

Honestly, This is the best Emery album yet by far in my opinon, and I am a long time fan.

I'm one of those that actually thought "I'm Only A Man" was a decent album, I thought all there releases were pretty good, but this one...this on returns to their roots and is something special, they are great live too.

[MBIIdollaBill]

emery is a good band, forgot about em for a while!

[SethSound]

this album is best album of the year so far

[trappedintime]

I've gone back to this album so many times this year. I love every second of it. It will definitely make the top three in my aoty list. Hope it makes other people's lists too.

[Drow Swordsman]

It took me way too long to listen to this after being a huge fan of The Weak's End and The Question, but this is easily their best album.