DAYLIFE DELUXE PLUS
So there’s the new and improved Below! It’ll be out at midnight local time and fans can expect to grab an exclusive 52-track “Special Video Edition” Apple eMix bundle that will include all the official videos plus the videos from Live From The Journey Below. I really wanted to take a song that was incredibly dark and put a really light twist on it and do something that Beartooth would never normally do, totally focused towards our diehard fans that have been with us and could use something a little bit lighter.” – Caleb Shomo
DAYLIFE DELUXE SKIN
And Skin (Alternate Universe) is ultimately about having fun. “I think it can be really easy to get lost in taking yourself too seriously. If you still play the band’s Blackbird Sessions EP(with stripped back performances of songs) then this will fit nicely into your playlists when you’re not feeling like a screaming session. Following the success of this body image empowerment anthem, I can see this rendition making it across mainstream radio in the US (not Australia because they hate fun) and showcase the band to a completely different audience, while still remaining true to themselves and the message the song brings. The outcome may not have made the first cut of the album, but I think they’re definitely worth hearing and play a big role in how the record ended up turning out.”Īs for ‘ Skin – Alternate Universe Version‘ – it’s a stripped back edition, swapping riffy guitars for an almost acoustic approach that makes for a smooth and easy listening experience. “Fighting Back and Permanently Sealed are undoubtedly experimental songs for Beartooth… I really tried to push the boundaries of what I’m doing with guitar, what I’m doing with my voice, and what I’m doing with the songwriting. If this is the cross-over that’s going to lead into a guitar-driven new album (more on that soon), sign me the fuck up! FYI I’m not a prog expert, but I’ve heard similar guitar sounds coming from acts like Polyphia, Northlane and Karnivool and that has me fucking excited for the future of the band.
DAYLIFE DELUXE FULL
The chorus invokes huge sing-a-long sections of “Causing pain became the latest trend/All the after effects it might be permenant/I won’t let you in my head again/Try to tear me apart, I’ll just keep fighting back” and yes there’s a tasty breakdown to bash your head to.Īs for ‘ Permanently Sealed‘, this one actually leans more on a frantic/proggy/heavy side with alluring clean singing throughout that leads to a solo instrumental section that is full of prog-metal undertones and guitar tuning. Caleb sings about telling lies to keep his friends around and hiding feelings by pushing them deep down inside himself. Lyrically (to me) it’s about no longer needed help from prescription drugs which help give your head clarity during difficult times.
To me (your friendly neighbourhood Beartooth simp) I hear similarities between the original ‘ Skin‘ release and ‘ Dominate‘ but this has more of a progressive sound away from the heaviness that was brought on Below. It’s fast paced fun with plenty of new backing synth and a melodic approach in both sound and feel. Taking a look at the new tracks first ‘ Fighting Back‘ opens with clean guitars then Caleb jumps in with a big ol “Let’s Go!” as the rest of the instrumentals kick in.
features two new songs, an alternative universe version of hit single ‘ Skin‘ and their entire live performance from the band’s The Journey Below livestream – which took place on July 14th/15th when the world was still very much locked down.
DAYLIFE DELUXE UPGRADE
Y’all ready to upgrade your New Music Friday?īeartooth have reappeared online with a Deluxe Edition of their stellar album Below – which ended up being my Album of the Year last year, scoring a perfect 10/10 (review here) – and showcasing the band’s heavy metal/hard rock side which in turn set them up for a long path outside of their metalcore origins.
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