Abandoned at conception, feeding off affection left behind. Counterparts have always proven that theyre a force to be reckoned with andNothing Left to Love is a testament to the bands pursuit for greatness. ", to great success in both streaming and traditional album sales, giving them the best week of sales of their career so far and proving that, are at the top of their game. There's 'Purer Form Of Pain': One guitar has a signature metal sound to it, very dense and heavy hitting with power chords, whereas the other guitar has more of a twinkly, almost shoegaze-y kind of sound to it. Email us at TheAltSubmissions@gmail.com, Counterparts are a band that continues to unravel the definition of hardcore in 2019. Subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive updates and offers 2020 / 2021 Live A Little Louder Music Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions. Deffo gonna be spinning them a lot as well as the entire record tbh. Rebuilt above burnt earth to be sure nothing else can grow. I hoped this flame would burn forever and Ill give you every second until Im gone. Your Own Knifebegins with an alluring guitar riff, followed by fast-paced drumming which seems to be the real highlight of this piece. Included are the featured tracks "Paradise and Plague," "Separate Wounds," and "Ocean of Another. A blind world wont read my lips, though it might hear my faint farewell. 9. The Hands That Used To Hold Me, Cherished and Ocean of Another were the other tracks I really gravitated to and resonated emotionally with. Counterparts have played it safe and have stuck to the same writing process that their fans love, which isnt necessarily a bad thing. I needed this album. We ignore the sound of two dissolving souls as our home disintegrates into a grave. If youd like to help us produce more content and promote more great new music, please consider donating toour Patreon page, which also allows you to receive sweet perks likefree albums and The Alternative merch. Ill never know acceptance if people only come to me to die. Released: November 1st, 2019. Kyle Brownlee Drumsif(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'wallofsoundau_com-box-4','ezslot_1',103,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-wallofsoundau_com-box-4-0')}; Canadian hardcore five-piece, Counterparts are back with their latest studio album. As the poison thins your blood, drown in your dependance. Brendon Murphys howling vocals then roll in screaming , steps up to the plate. EDIT: Just finished my 3rd listen. Music London News Media Shows Concerts Live Music United Kingdom Camden LDN Bands Unsigned Upcoming Blog Interview Review Tickets Events Artists Musicians Musician Group Singer Songwriter Guitarist Bassist Drummer Keyboard Guitar Drums Vocal Small Band Gig Venue Promoter Booking Agent, Counterparts Release B-Sides From 'Nothing Left To Love', We wrote these songs when we were in the process of recording Nothing Left To Love and for whatever reason, they just didn't fit the vibe of the album so we decided to cut 'em. Silently securing your neck within my noose to mirror your vicious transgressions. The Alternatives Best Records of 2022 So Far, Mondays Are A Drag 001. with Bob The Drag Queen. Brendon Murphys howling vocals then roll in screaming Will you love me? Perception will deceive me. And 'Strings Of Seperation': Paradise and Plague I am the dagger I will drive into my heart to drain myself of my impurity. Before Im gone, the stations of the cross serve as reminders for the closest things weve lost. Opening with very faint guitars that then transition into a heavier guitar pattern and percussion. CD/Vinyl/Merch: https://smarturl.it/CounterPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/35OFwl7iTunes: https://geni.us/counterpartswings?app=itunesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterpartsbandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/counterpartsbandTwitter: https://twitter.com/counterparts905\"Nothing Left To Love\" lyricsI long to run hand in hand with angels, to feel the grace of shattered glass against my wrist. Picking me apart like birds of prey where illusions will depart from unhinged jaws, silent in the presence of your name. Connect with them elsewhere online on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & at Pure Noise Records YouTube channel. Exhausted by the light leaving our eyes. Bringing your hands towards the sky and expecting me to cast myself down. Replace the hurt within me with a stare that watches over me when I allow myself to sleep. In this combo lays the key to Counterparts sound. Yes The imprints I have left will surely fade, but the memories remind us we shared the same pain. Stand out tracks are Paradise and Plague, Your Own Knife, Ocean of Another for me. Did the mother of god cry for her son even though she knew this day would come? That same sound can go stale at times, but they have created an album which offers a lot in terms of the structure of each song and lyrical content. Dont weep for me, I will shine brighter from above to feel the need for the first time as I leave. BandcampSpotifyiTunes/Apple MusicGoogle Play. No man but me can disfigure my creation " This line especially makes me think that. I dont think theyve ever really done anything similar in the past. 3. Warn only those who choose to hear a disappearing trail of death. A perfect emotional outpour on all parts of the band. 7. Warn only those who choose to hear a disappearing trail of death. Ill give you every second until Im gone. Staring in the face of my own fate, I hate it here and never want to leave. The lyrics seem to be regarding a breakup or some type of loss, which is a continuous theme throughout the record. Title track blew me the fuck away on my first listen, Brendan has some incredibly underrated cleans, and he's such a sick vocalists. The sound on this track feels closer to their previous releases. This album is fantastic but you should give Tragedy will Find us a spin if you havent. The album is an opportunity for Brendan Murphy to muse on topics from his own past, taking a look at life's darkness and self-destructive tendencies to come full circle in what has been a cathartic process both for himself and for the band as a whole, with Counterparts welcoming back former guitarists Jesse Doreen and Alex Re to assist in the writing process. Your shadow will keep me blinded by the light living in lies. Shaken awake to find our absence hasnt manifested yet. Hold my eyelids open and secure my hanging head, digging shards of bone from both our feet. Dwell in my debris, never knowing how it feels to be at peace. This and All Hail will also be my contenders for AOTY. amnplify.com.au is using a security service for protection against online attacks. This shit slaps, but that's expected lol. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. Nothing Left To Love, Rating: 8/10 Wall Of Sound is Australias leading alternative music publication dedicated to getting you closer to the biggest names and the best upcomers in the industry. This band can do no wrong. Counterparts are a band that continues to unravel the definition of hardcore in 2019. I love the record. I long to run hand in hand with angels, to feel the grace of shattered glass against my wrist. The album was produced by Will Putney (Every Time I Die, The Acacia Strain). 'Purer Form Of Pain' & 'Strings Of Separation', Last year Counterparts released their 6th full-length album 'Nothing Left To Love'. Sold by: The following track Wings of Nightmares flows flawlessly. This album delivers a manic combination of energy and rage. Separate Wounds is a track that is a total package on this record. Ok, first listen finished here come the impressions.So this is obviously really solid. Did the mother of god cry for her son? Tyler Williams Bass amnplify.com.au is using a security service for protection against online attacks. Tear the tears out of my open eyes above a buried garden weve both lived in and bring me back to life. We are two different breeds of broken. All the singles sound fantastic in the context of the record, the opener Love Me (the live recordings of which I'd absolutely rinsed in the lead up to this album) is so fucking sick. Live A Little Louder Music is not responsible for any side effects which may occur as a result of viewing awesome daily music related content, featuring some of the best up and coming music artists from the around the world. Something went wrong. The Canadian-based band have become a staple in developing the new wave of hardcore. In the post, Murphy went into further detail on how these tracks came to be released: Nothing Left To Love was released in November 2019 by Pure Noise Records to great success in both streaming and traditional album sales, giving them the best week of sales of their career so far and proving that Counterparts are at the top of their game. The service requires full cookie support in order to view this website. Separate Wounds That artwork making anyone else's skin crawl too? The last thing I will see is my own face as I float between two worlds. Carrying through with the darker styled theme these guys seem to follow with lyrics such as suffocate me in my sleep, this track speaks from the dark heart of vocalist Brendan Murphy. Especially the last track. Im a bit biased being a huge Counterparts fan, but wow. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Recent sales price provided by the seller. I should have let you die and I live with the regret of my decision. Nothing will stay. View cart for details. Your Own Knife Suffocate me in my sleep. Meanwhile the drum fill into the first breakdown of Imprints is also wicked, fuckin loving the technicality on this record. You held my lifeless body to your heart and convinced yourself that could feel a pulse. Our leap of faith will lead us to a bed of blades, descending from the heaven we created in our heads. Counterparts are 100% part of the new wave of hardcore and keep pushing to redefine what that sound isboth a sound that is unique to them but also one that helps to define the genre as a whole. Keep your distance from the flowers that will decorate my corpse. They were a decent amount of cleans on TDBHAH (Decay, Outlier), but yeah they've not done such a clean track like that before. Sharpening their edges inches from my neck. Disappointing/ Average /Good/Great/Phenomenal. Wings of Nightmares begins with a heavy and fast-paced drum presence as well as immensely technical guitar riffs. The service requires full JavaScript support in order to view this website. HOLY SHIT IT'S SO GOOD. Leaving small incisions in the hands that used to hold me, and as our veins ran dry you swore you were still here. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of breakdowns, slow, intense passages conducive to moshing. Wings of Nightmares Counterparts have always proven that theyre a force to be reckoned with and. Who gives a shit? Will you love me when theres nothing left to love? Will the ones I love forgive me for leaving too soon? No one could save me, I was born inside my grave. Imprints Who do you guys think hes talking about? unrelenting, abhorrently cruel deathcore screams with appropriately morbid, gruesome lyrics and mind melting instrumentals. The last thing I will see is my own face as I float between two worlds. Did the mother of god cry for her son even though she knew this day would come? Writing a false doctrine in which you portray a victim, while we both know Im the reason you were spared. If YNYA was your first record I highly highly highly recommend The Difference Between Hell and Home. Artist Interview: Jesse Barnett of Stick to Your Guns, Album Review: Coupons Wasted Intimacy. With a soft and slow break in the middle where Brendan Murphy screams I will incinerate myself before returning to the melodic guitar riffs to finish off the track. I think its some part of himself he does not want to be there and "kill". If you Buy It Now, you'll only be purchasing this item. But I think the reason it wont be AOTY for a lot of people is just cause people expect them to deliver every time and they do, no question. You might love them, you might think they stink, either way it's all good by me. This is a place for news, reviews, videos and discussion of your favorite metalcore bands, Press J to jump to the feed. I will absolve you of your sins and hurl you into hell myself. We like to discuss the music that we love. At first the final track didn't do much for me, but now it just clicked. Hands of hesitation intersect and leave me dead. I knew wed never make it out alive. God Cherished and Ocean of Another hit that heavy/emotional tone so perfect. I should have let you die and the day will come when I will be the reason you repent. Running without feeling in our legs, we dont appreciate the cuts that weve collected. Metalcore (or metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. unrelenting, abhorrently cruel deathcore screams with appropriately morbid, gruesome lyrics and mind melting instrumentals. Since you guys seemed pretty stoked on the Private Room EP we figured why not just throw these up? Hands down my favorite Counterparts record and one of my all time favorite albums in general. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preserving footprints in the colour of our blood and as our veins ran dry you swore you were still here. Thats Counterparts bread and butter, they do melodic hardcore so fucking well.