Emery could fit right in with the modern rock genre. For their part, Emery sounds like they are aiming for an emo/indie flair and they do throw in a few guitar harmonics and the occasional screamed vocals. Still, it is not a stretch to see Emery mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Trapt and Cold. That is not to say that "The Weak's End" is a bad record. Like all Tooth and Nail releases, it benefits from top-notch recordings and savvy producers. But is this album terribly memorable? Probably not.
2/4
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