I should stop doing these so late at night, as I keep falling asleep
. Here's #4!
Cyril
the way he must've been surprised // the second time he diedThis EP is intenseMy Chemical Romance Welcome to the Black Parade
First impression:
This song represents the emo phase I never hadYeah I think you've already sent me this on a previous roulette years ago, but it's been so long I've forgotten about it. It's quite an anthemic song at first that quickly transitions into more typical pop punk territory, before going back to the grandiose sound. Dunno how I felt about this song before but am quite enjoying it this time. Never had an emo phase tbh, but now I kinda feel like checking this album out.
17/20La Dispute Fulton Street I
First impression:
This song is grimI like how dark and moody this track is, even if most of its runtime is just a slow build up. And I was kind of expecting an epic climax, but it just ends
. Which is fine, and maybe it makes more sense in the album context, but I felt there quite some potential here - I was really digging the atmosphere and the vocals in particular.
15/20Spanish Love Songs Otis/Carl
First impression:
This song's style is alright but not my thingAh yes, more pop-punk and emo. Never been huge on those genres tbh, neither when I was younger nor now that I'm an adult. I appreciate the songwriting here, it's quite strong, but I'm not feeling it that much personally. It just sounds like every other band of this style out there.
14/20Actor | Observer In Your Ways
First impression:
This song reminds me of how hit or miss this genre isPost-hardcore is kind of difficult for me, as I've found more misses than hits on it. This song in particular I feel it's quite busy, and although the atmosphere is nice, and the buildup is great, it's not resonating with me as much as I'd like to. I dunno, maybe it's just too foreign a style for me to properly get it.
14/20PUP Scorpion Hill
First impression:
This song kinda reminds me of Brand NewIt's the vocal harmonies that sort of remind me of what Brand New did on some of their songs, but yeah that's all I can really compare between the two tbh. So, more pop-punk! This one with a bit more intensity and personality (but barely). Hints of indie rock are appreciated and make for an interesting experience at least. Cool track.
15/20Spanish Love Songs Losers 2
First impression:
This song is quite well-written but not my cup of teaIs the pop punk? Or the punk pop? . Important questions aside, this is a nice song. Sort of reminds me of the 2000s, my childhood, and early teenage years for some reason. Maybe it's just that this genre never changed much. And that's fine I guess, but not what I'm looking for in music.
14/20Touché Amoré Water Damage
First impression:
This song is intenseSuch a dark and intense song, knowing about the context this was made in gives it another meaning. Which kind of makes me feel a little bad for not giving it a higher score, but it's just too short and abrupt on its ending for me. I guess it fits the theme well at least?
14/20Touché Amoré Skyscraper
First impression:
This song has some layeringI quite like the layering of the vocals and the guitars, it makes for a dense but quite cathartic sound that I enjoy. I really feel it should be a little longer as well, but it's strong for what it is. A nice way to close the EP anyway.
15/20Flow:
5/5Final score: Roulette + Flow + EP = 32.5 + 5 + 14.75 =
52.25Thanks a lot for playing! Although our tastes couldn't be more different these days, you always manage to send me some pretty interesting stuff anyway. I'll definitely be checking out the pop thingies.