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ANOTHER NOW

SELF-RELEASED

Dutch metalcore quintet fail to perfect their formula

Less a naturalthan a sticking to the formula, continues to blend high-pitched, snarling, almost black metal vocals with deeper growls. This rapid interchange can often feel jarring rather than dynamic, and the muddied bass struggles to cut through the chaos at times. is one of the album’s strongest tracks, with its tuneful choruses and sweeping guitar riffs demanding attention. The more melodic approach and inclusion of electronic elements are where Another Now shine brightest, punctuating an otherwise unremarkable album with moments of promise and potential.

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