Rating: 9.0/10
Packed with Nirvana-twinged indie-punk, Attack on Memory was (and still is) my #1 album of 2012. Band leader Dylan Baldi took the group in a heavier direction than before, as previous releases leaned more towards power-pop than post-hardcore.Songs like the slowly swelling "No Future/No Past" and "No Sentiment" showcase this newly found darkness in Baldi's screams and crunchy guitars.
One high point of this record is the drumming, with the instrumental piece "Separation" a standout. The drumming throughout is frantic, and at times the speed at which they're being played seems impossible. Though not containing an insanely difficult beat, "Our Plans" utilizes a unique drum pattern to its advantage. The track also includes some of Baldi's most visceral vocals, and an intense instrumental bridge.
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