It Prevails debut full length came at the hands of recent scene success label Rise Records. The album seemed unfitting for a label who tends to capitalize on underground teenybopper trend. It was an ode to melodic hardcore counterparts who had come before them, and it didn't come to a surprise when the band and it's first label parted ways.
Along the way, the band decided to continue and front a record for themselves. The product became Capture & Embrace. Without a doubt, a fair progression from the previous record. Song are more composed and organized than usual, and singer Ian Fike has decided to showcase his phenomenal singing ability.
Please allow me to transition paragraphs by saying: Ian Fike has decided to graciously allow us to listen to a recording of his phenomenal vocal endeavors. Literally, heavy music vocalist please take note; this is without a doubt one of the most stand out records, vocally, from a hardcore band I have ever heard. Fike releases relentless aggression upon our ears via harsh screams, segues into chordal sing/screams, only to complement the melody, with a harmonious singing voice, and not once does he fail.
Beyond the singing, again, the songs are arranged amazingly. In no way is this more a hardcore album than anything else, but that's why this particular genre is so amazing. Melodic Hardcore bands, no matter how you want to define it, by definition are few and far between. Though the music might not be fast paced and punk oriented, it is the attitude that brings the hardcore-esqueness to the genre, while the melodic part speaks for itself.
This record is defining among the genre, and not only will be on of the best this year, but one we will look back on for years to come.
Screw petty points because this band basically put out this record on there own.
FINAL GRADE: A+
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