When Zoli Teglas, former vocalist of Orange County s Ignite left the band everybody thought it is over with the band, me inclusive. Although bassist Brett is the only original member remaining in the band, I am so glad these melodic hardcore institution continued with teasing us on their social media with photos from studio, recording new music and keeping new voice secret, making me guess who the heck is it. We only knew it is not Zoli again. But, I never imagined Eli Santana of Holy Grail would be their choice. This guy has one of the nicest voices I have heard in a long time. This new e.p. contains new song, being title song and great video full of energy and it is so great to have more uptempo hardcore Ignite with energy, melody and great lyrics with superb melodies. The other song is a remake of an old classic taken from debut album. I can t wait for the new album, I have the feeling it is going to be superb.
I was not an eager fan of Joey Cape´s solo work and albums for a long time. Last full length was great and I was eager what to expect on this one, although I had no big hopes because of a reason that I mentioned above. Fat Wreck Chords released this one as always and I think this is the best collection of songs that Lagwagon singer made solo up to date. There are twelve songs on this opus with significant record title to which I think all of us can relate to when thinking about 2020. Joey deals with lots of personal stuff here and you can hear melodic songs with great vocal lines, creating thematically atmosphere of darkness, hope and despair, something that lot of us felt last year. But, Joey also leaves a place for hope and leaves us thinking worse can´t happen that already did. Songs like It Could Be Real, Check Your Ego At The Door, Saturday Night Fever and Come Home are songs that are my personal favorites, but you will have to find yours when listening to this nice album.
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