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12/06/08, 04:44 PM
We Came As Romans - Dreams
Record Label: None
Release Date: December 12, 2008
Who?
An up-and-coming post-hardcore/metalcore act hailing from Detroit, Michigan.
How is it?
Very solid across the board. The four song EP has the ability to catch interest and leave the listener yearning to hear more. The opening of Dreams is the familiar scene-hardcore formula you're used to - although they follow the new "electronic-infused scene metalcore" trend, We Came As Romans make everything sound much better than what you've come to expect. The band have taken all the things that can go horribly wrong in this genre and correct them, doing them right. The drums and guitars flow well together, and breakdowns are put in the correct places, sounding great unlike many bands in the genre today. The vocals are outstanding - especially the clean vocals, which make them stand out in the ever-growing genre. The electronics on the EP sound great; Kyle Pavone is creative, and does an excellent job of putting unique bits of electronic effects where they fit perfectly. It's most noticeable on the track "Intentions," in which the band demonstrates their creativity by implementing a keyboard part that sounds like a full orchestra.
The production of Dreams is very impressive, since in is in fact an EP by a fairly unknown band. In comparison to their old EP, Motions, it's completely different. We Came As Romans have improved every aspect of their sound and done a wonderful job at completely changing their style. While listening to this album, I can't help but wonder how this band remains unsigned, and Dreams should ultimately be their ticket to stardom.
Emarosa's This is Your Way Out; Burden of a Day; In Fear and Faith
myspace.com/wecameasromans (http://www.myspace.com/wecameasromans)
Record Label: None
Release Date: December 12, 2008
Who?
An up-and-coming post-hardcore/metalcore act hailing from Detroit, Michigan.
How is it?
Very solid across the board. The four song EP has the ability to catch interest and leave the listener yearning to hear more. The opening of Dreams is the familiar scene-hardcore formula you're used to - although they follow the new "electronic-infused scene metalcore" trend, We Came As Romans make everything sound much better than what you've come to expect. The band have taken all the things that can go horribly wrong in this genre and correct them, doing them right. The drums and guitars flow well together, and breakdowns are put in the correct places, sounding great unlike many bands in the genre today. The vocals are outstanding - especially the clean vocals, which make them stand out in the ever-growing genre. The electronics on the EP sound great; Kyle Pavone is creative, and does an excellent job of putting unique bits of electronic effects where they fit perfectly. It's most noticeable on the track "Intentions," in which the band demonstrates their creativity by implementing a keyboard part that sounds like a full orchestra.
The production of Dreams is very impressive, since in is in fact an EP by a fairly unknown band. In comparison to their old EP, Motions, it's completely different. We Came As Romans have improved every aspect of their sound and done a wonderful job at completely changing their style. While listening to this album, I can't help but wonder how this band remains unsigned, and Dreams should ultimately be their ticket to stardom.
Emarosa's This is Your Way Out; Burden of a Day; In Fear and Faith
myspace.com/wecameasromans (http://www.myspace.com/wecameasromans)