Is it bad that I think twice about listening to an album in the post-hardcore genre now that I have to review them? Anyways, I felt like I shouls be keeping up with 2016 releases anyways, so here goes.
Promise Everything by
Basement
Year: 2016 (this'n)
Right off the bat I've been hearing lots of negativity surrounding this release. All that "it's dull compared to IWICSH" and "sellouts" and what have you. I decided to go into it, like every release, with an open mind, and consequentially enjoyed it. Sure, it's got it's dull moments, but when it succeeds it succeeds rather well. It's a really laid back release; gone are the days of Basement's frenetic and youthful hardcore. I've pushed out Basement's association with grunge for a long time, because I never really thought they had those influences, but on this release it really shows. Imagine Nirvana mixed with elements of Title Fight, Jimmy Eat World, and hints of "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" by Deftones. It doesn't deserve all the hate it gets, and if you're like me it'll be at least an enjoyable listen.
Standout Tracks: Submission, Promise Everything, Halo
8/10