![]() ![]() Vocal effects, this, amongst other hip-hop influences, seems to fit into the When “Who You Are Not” kicks off with doubtful Romantics” consists largely of 90s skate-punk, whereas “A Weak Ago” displays a Hard-core and punk-rock, this band also included different genres. Melancholy seems to get repetitive, letlive. This sense dominates thorough the records. Strums with intriguing melodies and a subtle touch of strings create a dark,Īlmost bitter feeling. “I Learned to Love Myself” gives aĬlear first impression: This album is hard to digest. Yet Butler and his colleaguesĬan be trusted with this issue without problem.įirst moment this quartet is convincing. However, a lotĬan go wrong when singing about serious themes. This makes theseĪmericans’ fourth LP definitely something to look forward to. The most politically and socially-minded record done”. Unwillingly talked some guilt into him: “ While you were on stage livingĭutch version: Stage Four Touché Amoré Jeremy Blom Epitaph Touche Amore album reviewįor letlive., Jason Butler, described the new record If I’m the Devil being “easily Possibly, the true final blow for Jeremy didn’t arrive until his brother That music can be therapeutic, but can also induce sadness just as easily. Consequentially, Stage Four is a merciless reminder ![]() Similarly, it wasn’t enough for Jeremy to only write one This album is so beautiful it brings one to tears, but that is not enough toĬover the true load. “Deplacement”, a fast track, but still with a clear structure and a Undoubtedly, the highlight of the record is Longer than two minutes, which makes them nostalgically close to the band’sĮarly days. Trusted loud guitars and screams still carry a lot of Stage Four’s weight.īesides, “Softer Spoken” and “Eight Seconds” don’t last New musical influences, this quintet never travels far from their roots. Shaped by Jeremy rare use of clean vocals in collaboration with Julien Baker. Something similar goes for the calmīallad “Skyscrapers”: a tribute to mother Blom’s city of birth, Is most notable in “Water Damage”, in which wave-guitars and aĬrooning Blom demonstrate a refreshing new approach, right before their In the past few years theĪmount of indie-rock in the Touché Amoré sound largely increased. On Stage Four there is a tiny revolution going on. There when she blew her final breath?” All asked in rough but beautiful I been a good son to her? Will I ever be able to live with the fact I wasn’t She have to go like this? Why should I believe in a god that allows this? Have He won’t get answers he just wants to get rid of the questions: “Why did Of the record, simply because he couldn’t think of anything else. The passing of the singer’s mother returns in every aspect It is no surprise the fourth album by Blom and bandmates largely cover theĭealing with grief. Heard the inevitable: “ She passed away about an hour ago”. ![]() After an evening with band, fans and friends, Jeremy eventually The singer knew his brotherĭidn’t consider leaving a message to be an option, yet he kept postponing the The tour for their third album Is Survived By. The final track, the lush, jangly “Skyscraper,” featuring haunting guest vocals from Julien Baker, ends the album with an atmospheric departure, both sonically and in spirit.While for Jeremy Blom to call back, staring at his feet at a parking lot acrossįrom Eight Seconds in Gainesville, Florida, where Touché Amoré just finished The first single is the catchy “Palm Dreams,” and it’s instantly clear from Bolm’s vocals that Touche Amore is breaking new ground: the career screamer is actually singing, in a quite capable sing-speak harmony. Triumphant in sound and cathartic in delivery, Stage Four is a powerfully creative leap for Touche Amore. Now from a band both living it’s dream and marred by loss comes their new album Stage Four. In October of 2014 while Touche Amore was headlining Fest in Gainesville, FL, the final stop on their tour, Bolm received a call that his mother passed. So he returned to the road with bandmates – guitarists Nick Steinhardt and Clayton Stevens, bassist Tyler Kirby, and drummer Elliot Babin. However, as his biggest supporter, she encouraged him to continue on living his dream. With the band’s support, Bolm wanted to go on hiatus to care for his ailing mother. The band had reached a high point in notoriety when frontman Jeremy Bolm received news that his mother had been diagnosed with Stage Four cancer. In 2013 Touche Amore crossed into new territory with their beloved release, Is Survived By. Touche Amore is a Los Angeles, CA based punk band whose earnest and artful approach to song writing, along with relentless touring, fueled their rise to prominence in the hardcore community. $20.98 Limited Edition White Vinyl LP pressing includes digital download. Touche Amore “Stage Four” Limited Edition White Vinyl 2016 ![]()
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