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ALBUM OF THE WEEK: LOST FOR LIFE" DON'T LET IT CONSUME YOU"

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PHOTO CREDIT: PRESS

WORDS BY ANSELM ANDERSON

American Metalcore outfit Lost For Life is set to release their debut LP " Don't Let It Consume You" on February 26th via Dead Serious Recordings.


The band were first formed last year by former For The Fallen Dreams vocalist Dylan Richter and ex-Wilson singer Jason David Spencer. This was the first time I had heard of either musician, so I was intrigued about the album.


They have yet to set foot in a studio to record this album, which makes it more interesting to listen to. The outfit has a modern edge, reminiscent of late 2000s metal bands of the time, experimenting with unclean and melodic dual vocals. aggressive breakdowns and lyrics based on relationships and mental health



This ten-track LP doesn't miss out on these ingredients. Stay The Same is a combination of the two vocalists' differing styles: Richter's unclean voice against Spencer's sweet melodies. The two combine to express raw passion and emotion over thick, brutal riffs and intense breakdowns.


Don't Let It Consume You takes a more commercial approach with varieties in the sound. The two singers unleash a tenacious assault in the backdrop of turbocharged riffage, hook-laden choruses and intensity only divided by fragile lines that add depth to the song. It is understandable to hear what the band attempt to do with this LP, and to what demographic. I feel the unclean vocals are angry, raw, and unapologetic in juxtaposition to the refined, serene nature of the clean ones. This appeals to new listeners, as well as ones with a sense of nostalgia in their ranks.


Too Late To Stay is another slab of pure guttural rage, pummeling drums and crisp, in-your-face guitars.


Night Terrors is a far more melodious track on the album, and finally, Hard To Stomach wraps up with synergetic guitars, soaring vocal melodies and Richter barking like a hungry dog.


Overall, The vocals improve drastically throughout, offering various elements of emotions and tones. Lost For Life delivered an impressive opening with their first LP.


















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