Music Review: The Returners – Love Like Suicide EP
Review by Tony – Hell Feels Like Home
I caught The Returners opening for Gorgeous Frankenstein this past September and have to say I was impressed with their sound and the intensity of their performance. The Returners have roaring punk guitars combined with dark tones and a deathrock feel. The vocals are a clear croon with a lovely middle range tone. The drums and bass add an intense groove that really compliments the sound and style these guys have.
“We Die Alone” has crunchy rhythmic guitars. Very morose tone and feeling here that goes nicely with the lyrics. Great vocal performance that manages to croon and soar while being expressive. “Love Like Suicide” has an awesome modern death rock sound. The opening riff is slithering hard rock n’ roll that moves into a crunching rhythm. The verses has a eerie driving bass and drum riff with some occasional creepy ringing guitar. The chorus is a catchy classic punk riff. “Hybrid Fuck” is two Misfits covers combined (“Angel Fuck” and “Hybrid Moments”). Both covers keep the feel of the originals but with some subtle twists. “Angel Fuck” still has that great 50′s feel but guitars here have a more up front buzz sawing punk feel. “Hybrid Moments” is slowed down just a little and sounds great. The Returners really do the original justice as use the tones and tempos of the originals rather then just focusing on making these songs breakneck fast. “Amanda” is my favorite track on this EP and starts off with a slow grinding riff and a killer drum and bass groove before moving into a frantic 50′s style punk rock n’ roller. Really killer vocals here that are a deep croon that is really heartfelt and moving.
Awesome Love Like Suicide EP and limited to 666 copies so if you are interested in this grab it while you still can. These guys are a must see live. Really powerful set that is full of energy, plus they do a killer version of Danzig’s “Soul on Fire” that really completely reinterprets the original into another genre.
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