Chiodos was kind of the cinderella story of two years ago. The post-hardcore outfit from Michigan didn't do too much new, they did something before ALOT of bands, but nothing new. If anything they switched the singing screaming ratio from 60:40 screaming, to 60:40 singing, and put the ever so inviting "brootal" breakdowns, the band's follow up was highly anticipated.
Recorded close to my home in Lexington KY, Bone Palace Ballet upon first listen was anything but stellar. The production was sub par, the progression seemed forced (along with the songs) and ultimatly, due to the amount of bands that have carbon copied them, the band all around just seems distasteful.
The saddest part of this album was the fact that the song named after the town in which it was recorded in, is maybe the worst. Dancy rhythyms reminding me of My Chemical Romance just sent chills down my spine. Chills of frustration.
The songs do seem like a progression from the old material, however it just doesn't seem honest. You see, when bands genre's have been saturated in the fat of mediocrity, some bands, instead of embracing what they have created, instead; will try and adjust or change (which is different form progressing).
Bottom line is this is the defintion of the sophomore slump (even though technically I gues it's their third record) and is probably one of the worst releases of the year.
FINAL GRADE: D-
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