CD Review: Vanish – “From Sheep To Wolves” (Outerloop Records)
There’s some My Chemical Romance The Black Parade theatrics on “From Sheep To Wolves,” the opening
title track off of Vanish’s latest EP, no small coincidence since the band too
hail from New Jersey, thanks to some operatic ‘woah-ohs’ and key piano work. Devastating
vocal refrains coexist with sparkling melodies and ominous tones on “Only In My
Head,” Vanish launches into full-on post-hardcore mode on the soaring
“Stromalong Harbor” and keep that switch flipped on the explosive “Dead.” And
if that all weren’t enough, Ice Nine Kills’ Spencer Charnas delivers one of the
highlight moments of From Sheep To Wolves
when he drops by on the closing “Paper House,” upping the decibel level
alongside Vanish frontman Patrick Hamilton. From
Sheep To Wolves could have benefitted from a few more outings like the
crushing “Heaven Sent // Hell Bound,” the albums heaviest track and one in
which Hamilton truly shines behind the mic, however. At 27 minutes, From Sheep To Wolves is certainly an
adventurous EP, but there’s a lot to like here.
Go Download: “Only In My Head”
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