Post Human: Survival Horror Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  Post Human: Survival Horror |
| Type | EP |
| Released | October 30, 2020 |
| Genres | Alternative Metal |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Length | 32:11 |
| Ranked | #54 for 2020 , #2,819 all-time |
Album rating : 85.4 / 100
Votes : 15 (4 reviews)
Votes : 15 (4 reviews)
November 17, 2020
As soon as I started the album, 'Dear Diary,' blasted my eardrums off. I got the feeling that it is the most similar to 'Crucify Me'. Nothing is better than biting off a beloved album from their past when a band is in creative cul-de-sac, right? However, after listening to the whole album, I realized that this EP is more respectable than I thought at first.
Yes, this is their attempt at return to the source. Breakdowns in multiple songs, heavier sounds (than amo), and lyrics embodying millennial anger. But let's not reduce this EP to that, since there are a few things BMTH pulled off spectacularly (at least from my point of view).
To start off, it achieves the perfect balance between their recent albums and past albums. There are obvious pop music influences such as enthralling choruses from songs like Parasite Eve and Obey, atmospheric synth touches, and YUNGBLUD feature. However, this album has what amo lacks - the spine. At its worst, amo borrows from the most sorry pop music cliché like stomach turning pop punk sound and patchwork of Drake-y synths (and fucking Grimes feature. Yikes). In contrast, in this EP, BMTH knows what place their music has to start - the end result is fantastic mix of pop and metalcore. Cuts like Parasite Eve and Ludens are really sights to behold (or pieces to hearken, I'm not good at English).
Plus, the ethos of this EP is also admirable. They just want to make a good & fun song, and it just shows. I don't know how to phrase this well, so just see this: 'Dear Diary,' is angry as hell and they are not afraid to write hilarious lyrics like 'God is a shit head, and we're his rejects', 'One Day...' sounds like both like their own shot at ballad song and blatant My Immortal (by Evanescence) ripoff, and 'Kingslayer' is a Babymetal song. This just comes off as if their field of fuck is as infertile as Margaret Thatcher's corpse.
And let's not forget 'Teardrops', which pays admirable homage to our one and only Linkin Park (+ Itch for the Cure = Cure for the Itch from Hybrid Theory). One line from that song ('The emptiness is heavier than you think') sounds just like a part of refrain from a Linkin Park song. Overall, very solid EP, and I look forward to where their next album will be heading towards.
PS. Lyrics are inspired by what Oli had been thinking when he was in darker place, and he's OK now. I hope my comments on the lyrics do not sound inconsiderate.
Yes, this is their attempt at return to the source. Breakdowns in multiple songs, heavier sounds (than amo), and lyrics embodying millennial anger. But let's not reduce this EP to that, since there are a few things BMTH pulled off spectacularly (at least from my point of view).
To start off, it achieves the perfect balance between their recent albums and past albums. There are obvious pop music influences such as enthralling choruses from songs like Parasite Eve and Obey, atmospheric synth touches, and YUNGBLUD feature. However, this album has what amo lacks - the spine. At its worst, amo borrows from the most sorry pop music cliché like stomach turning pop punk sound and patchwork of Drake-y synths (and fucking Grimes feature. Yikes). In contrast, in this EP, BMTH knows what place their music has to start - the end result is fantastic mix of pop and metalcore. Cuts like Parasite Eve and Ludens are really sights to behold (or pieces to hearken, I'm not good at English).
Plus, the ethos of this EP is also admirable. They just want to make a good & fun song, and it just shows. I don't know how to phrase this well, so just see this: 'Dear Diary,' is angry as hell and they are not afraid to write hilarious lyrics like 'God is a shit head, and we're his rejects', 'One Day...' sounds like both like their own shot at ballad song and blatant My Immortal (by Evanescence) ripoff, and 'Kingslayer' is a Babymetal song. This just comes off as if their field of fuck is as infertile as Margaret Thatcher's corpse.
And let's not forget 'Teardrops', which pays admirable homage to our one and only Linkin Park (+ Itch for the Cure = Cure for the Itch from Hybrid Theory). One line from that song ('The emptiness is heavier than you think') sounds just like a part of refrain from a Linkin Park song. Overall, very solid EP, and I look forward to where their next album will be heading towards.
PS. Lyrics are inspired by what Oli had been thinking when he was in darker place, and he's OK now. I hope my comments on the lyrics do not sound inconsiderate.
3 likes
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dear Diary, | 2:44 | 91.4 | 7 | Lyric Video Audio |
| 2. | Parasite Eve | 4:51 | 96.3 | 8 | Audio Music Video |
| 3. | Teardrops | 3:35 | 95 | 7 | Audio Music Video |
| 4. | Obey (with Yungblud) | 3:40 | 93.3 | 6 | Audio Music Video |
| 5. | Itch for the Cure (When Will We Be Free?) | 1:26 | 86.3 | 4 | Lyric Video Audio |
| 6. | Kingslayer (feat. Babymetal) | 3:40 | 84 | 5 | Lyric Video Audio |
| 7. | 1x1 (feat. Nova Twins) | 3:29 | 90.8 | 6 | Lyric Video Audio |
| 8. | Ludens | 4:40 | 96.7 | 6 | Music Video Audio Lyric Video |
| 9. | One Day the Only Butterflies Left Will Be in Your Chest as You March Towards Your Death (feat. Amy Lee) | 4:03 | 92.5 | 6 | Lyric Video Audio |
Line-up (members)
- Oliver Sykes : Vocals
- Lee Malia : Guitars
- Matt Kean : Bass
- Matt Nicholls : Drums, Percussion
- Jordan Fish : Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Percussion
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▶ Post Human: Survival Horror Review (2020) [EP]
Rin 90/100Nov 17, 2020 Likes : 3
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