"DIY punk groups such as PWR BTTM, Diet Cig and Adult Mom have introduced safe spaces at their shows – and moshpits have often been the first casualties," the article reads. According to an article we stumbled across on The Guardian, moshpits could soon be a thing of the past. It is certainly worth buying a copy from one of their sources, and keeping an eye out for future releases.9/08 - Miami, FL The Fillmore Miami Beach*ĩ/13 - Washington, DC MGM National Harbor Theaterĩ/22 - Orem, UT Utah Valley University Events Centerĩ/29 - Houston, TX Smart Financial Center at Sugar Landĩ/30 - Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairieġ0/04 - New York, NY Radio City Music Hallġ0/10 - Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Event Centerīands may introduce "safe spaces" at shows As previously said, even when the album follows along traditional metalcore routes, it is still a powerful release. Parts of it certainly achieve their goal of genre-bending, with clear influences from both pop and RnB present, as promised, throughout. Closing out with “Smooth or Not, Diamonds Still Scratch”, this album ends on a heavy note.įor the most part, Friction Lives is a very well balanced album. This song’s lyrics also begin to stream together into more rant than verse, which lends it an interesting sound. “Tranquility Lane” borrows from “Support Group” in some areas, especially in the stop-and-go nature of the instruments during verses. This is, however, a good thing, not a bad thing, as it lends the track a truly unique sound amongst the rest. When the screaming starts, it gives it even more emphasis, because it is completely at odds with the rest of the song. This song features almost entirely pop-like clean vocals and a happy sound to the instruments. “This World Ain’t Big Enough” is a complete change of pace in the album. Even when following the crowd, Dreaming Awake manages to push out powerful, evocative songs. However, that does not mean it is a bad track. “There’s Something In The Air”, like “Devil Skin” and “Empty Avenues”, does tend to follow traditional metalcore tropes. There are parts of the song that almost crawl, and others that sprint along at breakneck speeds. The mix of slow-and-fast certainly grabs your attention and warrants listening. “Support Group”, however, offers a unique take on metalcore. “Devil Skin” and “Empty Avenues Lead to Bad News” are more of the same, sounding fairly similar in composition to “Acta Non Verba”. While the song features screamed vocals, it is also a much gentler track overall, with a heavier emphasis on a persistent rhythm and clean vocals. Meanwhile, “Acta Non Verba” promises a bit of a mellower ride. Throw in some happy-sounding, high notes from a keyboard, and you have a very unique song that also blends musical themes popular in modern pop music. It has a stop-and-go beat to the beginning that disappears and returns at varying points throughout. It is a song that inspires the listener to mosh, swing fists, and dance from the get-go. “The Revenge of Regina George” drags you straight into the mosh pit. The clean vocals sound perfectly at home during the choruses of “Friction”, offering a stark contrast to the screamed vocals. ![]() Between the latter half of the introductory song, and this one, the mood of the album is clearly set. ![]() ![]() Nobody would fault you for being surprised when the track switches genres, as it comes entirely out of the blue, before melting into the drum fill that starts “Friction”. Halfway through, you can hear the guitar work begin to come in, and then the heavy, screaming vocals. ![]() “It Lives” is a short introductory song that starts off with a dancey, pop-like vibe. Friction Lives is their first full length album, and goes to considerable lengths to achieve those goals. Dreaming Awake is composed of four members, and seeks to “capture the essence of Pop and RnB” with their music. Album review by William Dibble of Panfocal Photographyįriction Lives is the new album by Dreaming Awake, a metalcore band that hails from Tucson, Arizona.
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