Man, for anyone who longs for the days of good ol' Spirit-filled hardcore without all the politics has to check out these guys. Plain and simple, straight ahead hardcore, and get this, they have TWO vocalists. Yep. Jason, one of the vocalists, does a Dan Weyandt ZAO thing (he was doing it before Dan was), and the other vox, Aaron, actually sounds like Shawn Jonas, maybe deepthroating it. These guys rock so hard. Sadly, Jason blew his voice box (literally, it was gross) and they've got a replacement who sounds just as good, but still, he'll be missed.
Musically, it is straight hardcore. Not metalcore specifically, just hardcore. Their entire sound is rooted deep in breakdowns and sing-alongs. The two vocalists trade off on verses and phrases, creating an incredibly powerful effect. The mix is clean, everything is balanced perfectly. Recorded at Bob Moon studios, Admiration of a Son showcases raw power and emotion, combined with old style hardcore and produces an admirable album. I guess this could be considered underground hardcore, maybe not, but either way, it's good stuff.
I can't find too much to pick apart here. It is a solid album. It isn't the absolute greatest one in the world, but it gives your typical Solid State band more than a run for their money. Check these guys out and you will not be disappointed.
"Fight for Jesus and no one will bring you down." - POR
Other coverage for this album
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