An emo overload that works

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YP cadet Candace Kwan
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Unorthodox lyrics ("We kill at weddings and live for funerals"), thrashing guitars, pulsing drums and stellar vocals? Check, check, check and check. Silverstein's sixth studio album, This Is How the Wind Shifts, has got that equation down pat.

With 16 amazing singles released over the course of their 13-year long career, the band has created a fine discography. Their latest single, Stand Amid the Roar, is the ultimate proof of their mastery of a solid scream track, frontman Shane Told seamlessly segueing from screaming to singing. The lyrics ("a feast of apathy, a shot of angst") sound sinister, but upon close inspection they are strangely uplifting.

Some may find Silverstein's tracks predictable, but hey, the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" rings true. They don't stray too far from their comfort zone, but they do explore the boundaries between screamo and punk, which makes them worth listening to. Silverstein's music is akin to an amplifier - not only of sounds but also of emotions. Be prepared.

YP Rating: 4/5



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