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Band
Texas Local News
Title
Momentum
Type
LP/EP
Company
Redfield
YOR
2016
Style
Metalcore/Hardcore
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5/26/2016 - Review by: Greg Watson
Metalcore mixed in with sugary-sweet pop vocals
German band Texas Local News have a new album, Momentum. Their hybrid style is bits of metalcore mixed in with sugary-sweet pop vocals, at times almost having a pop/punk feel. I struggled to get through the album mainly due to the fact that it just isn't my cup of tea. I'm always looking to branch out to different sounds and styles of metal but this one didn't appeal. It might be due to the fact that the pop elements of this are so mainstream that it's hard for me to take it seriously. Or it might be that I'm being slightly elitist, though I try not to be. This might appeal to others, but I couldn't really be troubled to repeat it.
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2016
Redfield
Greg Watson5/26/2016
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