Rating:
Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 07/03/2007
Run Time: 42:01
When you think of
post-hardcore, you usually think of vocalists who still scream their head off, with music that includes mostly
alt rock elements. But bands like
Silverstein prove that the playing field for what is considered
post-hardcore has been broadened considerably -- especially as evidenced by their 2007 release,
Arrivals & Departures. Hooking up with renowned hit-making producer
Mark Trombino (who has worked with
blink-182,
Jimmy Eat World, and
Sugarcult, among others) shows that
Silverstein is looking to expand their fan base considerably, and the melodic-yet-tough tunes throughout
Arrivals & Departures prove that they have accomplished their goal. In fact, on such selections as
"If You Could See Into My Soul" (the album's first single), it sounds like the band has two singers -- a
pop singer and a
hardcore screamer -- but it turns out it's just ol'
Shane Told doing his best Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde impersonation. Refusing to align themselves completely with either
hard rock or
hardcore, many of the tracks feature equal amounts of each -- especially the album opening
"Sound of the Sun" and
"Worlds Apart." While not a true
hardcore album,
Arrivals & Departures should help introduce this style to the
pop legion.
~Greg Prato, Rovi
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