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  Review by: OverDefined See others by this writer ![[staff]](/images/icons/staffsticker.gif){kind=icon}
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Published on July 3rd 2009
Reign Supreme has their sights set on accomplishment here. With their self-confident band name and album title and roots in the VFW hall hardcore scene, with this material, the band has clearly made the decision to position themselves for bigger things along the lines of Hatebreed and Terror before them. By simplifying the riffs, attempting straightforward anthemic lyrics and never missing a chance for a breakdown, it seems as if they have their sights on breaking into the mainstream metalcore scene. The result is easily the most mainstream-accessible release that Deathwish has ever put out; however, the trade-off has left a release with little musical or emotional depth.
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musically this album is solid. I think that their on a different level than their all-chug piers. They have some nice riffs, they have a few math chords, (but don't beat them to death like every metalcore band ever) and some nice temp changes. Though it's a mosh record, i feel like a lot of different hardcore kids can get into this. lyrically, the album is kind of weak. Every song has the same premise. Phrases are repeated in songs and at times, and some songs really don't prove a point. This is a good record all around though. This album is a bit repetitive but you can't deny that they are a talented band. Their sound out weighs the repetition IMO. I've got no idea what this band sounds like, but that is some of the worst album art I've ever seen. I get te idea behind it, but it just looks like shit. It reeks of dollar bin bullshit, that'll sit there for years before someone picks it up and takes a listen as a joke, only to be surprised it isn't some new age bullshit or obscure 80's metal band forgot to score I loved the EP. I had high hopes for this thing. It seems the criticism at the end of the first paragraph sums up my feelings too. It seems to lack depth. Its a pummelling assault all the way through but they don't seem to change it up much. The songs kinda run together and lack any real variation. I love this style of music and wanted to score this higher but they will hopefully branch out in future albums. These guys will be a top tier hardcore band soon enough..... This record is alright, definitely nothing different then American Violence really besides the production and length...sounds just like other Reign Supreme to me haha. this record might be a total mosh record, but it also kicks ass. it is what it is, but it's done well enough to just smile and enjoy it. maybe i was too quick to think those bands were the end all be all of that label. after much anticipating releases by them, i was kind of let down by end of a year and carpathian maybe not original, but i really enjoyed this album. these guys, shipwreck and the carrier are the best bands on deathwish when i think bad hardcore posing as metalcore, i think of bury your dead. reign supreme is no byd that is the score i meant to give it maybe not original, but i really enjoyed this album. these guys, shipwreck and the carrier are the best bands on deathwish |
