It touches on post-hardcore in the earliest sense, a hardcore band infused with daring and melody.
Though not sonically, their take on melodically inclined hardcore is thematically reminiscent of Turnstile or Higher Power, putting them in the company of hardcore royalty. What follows is, to these ears, is the absolute fucking opus that is "Character Arc." I'm in danger of running out of superlatives here, but the cleanly sung vocals are a daring and undeniably successful turn, showcasing the deep rivers of adventure that flow within Regulate. In an album of high watermarks, the flood truly hits with "Unfinished Abandonment of Self," an ambient instrumental that bleeds into a sample simultaneously cosmic, searching, bleak, and life-affirming. Regulate at the Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA, 2017. As if it was ever in doubt that they did indeed have hands of gold, "Manos De Oro" and "48" only solidifiy the formula. Part of the album's charm is its immediate and necessary playback, a collection that demands multiple listens and feels instantly familiar upon relistening. & amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp lt a href=""& amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp gt In The Promise Of Another Tomorrow by REGULATE& amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp lt /a& amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp amp gt ġ0 seconds of opener "11:13" is an impossibly catchy earworm even before a word is uttered, inserting it's cyclone of a riff deep into my subconscious. The musicianship, while already formidable upon their genesis, has exploded into a machine capable of cranking out instant classis. brutality, yet the true inspiration seems to stem squarely from the intense, beating heart of the band themselves. There's an inherent respect for and deep admiration of classic NYHC in the give and take of bounce vs. I hear elements of Outburst, Killing Time, Breakdown, and even hints of Side By Side. It's a taut and intense batch of songs that revel in the celebration of hardcore's lineage and future. Having long lauded the LIHC straight edge troupe's 2016 Years of Rage EP, the new record, In the Promise of Another Tomorrow, has forcibly elbowed it's way squarely to the top of my year end top 10.Īt first glance, the record is top shelf hardcore fire done right and, perhaps, that'd be more than enough for me to sing it's praises.
To say that I was ill-prepared for the new Regulate LP would be an understatement. Skip all the other bullshit and check this record out.Regulate at the Warehouse, Syracuse, NY, 2018. And I was totally not ready for Character Arc, a complete change of pace and vibe into more melodic territory with clean singing and shit. I lose my shit listening to tracks like 11 33 or Wrong Side Of History. It's a gift! Almost all the songs are short and sweet yet there's a depth to it you wouldn't expect at first listen. The band is insanely talented as they work with that in-your-face hardcore formula but add layers of various flavors without overcomplicating shit. At first, it took me some time to get used to his vocal tone, but he shows character and attitude in his delivery that eventually got me hooked. The sound is so crunchy and the vocals deliver mad crazy flow. I remember listening to Years Of Rage thinking that stuff was dope, but In the Promise is a certified level up. Seeing all the hype about this release it's obvious the band has made a name for itself and I am not surprised at all. It came out in 2018 but finally got my dirty hands on this gem.
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