Album title: Mesmer
Artist: Northlane
Genre: Metalcore/Progressive Metal
Nationality: Australian
Release date: March 24
Position in Discography: Fourth
Fear Factor: High
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? Not metalcore, but prog metal, yes
Average RYM Score: 2.85
Perhaps I was put off by the metalcore tag, resulting in my awarding this a Fear Factor higher than it should be, as it seems more in line with prog metal and post-hardcore than anything else, however four tracks in and I'm distinctly unimpressed. Seems a bit formless, but we'll see. Nothing has so far leapt out at me. And still nothing has. This is now halfway through the album, so I have to admit I don't expect any huge seismic shift here. I don't actually think this is metalcore – as I can understand the vocals – but it's also not very good. Bleh.
Check out more from this artist? No
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
Expectation Index: 0