Crooked Heart is an alternative/post-hardcore band from Grand Rapids, MI. Formed in 2013, the band has previously released two EPs in 2014 and 2015 and their first full-length Stranger Things in 2017. Perpetual Twilight is the second full-length album from Crooked Heart.
With a sound steeped in metal and punk genres, it is just like the band to not take the middle road in these heavy veering group of rock songs. Right from the get-go, Crooked Heart goes on a mad spree of instrumentals with propelling guitars and hard rhythms coming from the bass, drums and vocals leaning into ill-contained fury. You can hear the rage in the searing screams and in the momentum of the music. The band gives their all in executing these driven metal sounds. You won’t be getting anything lukewarm from the Crooked Heart. While the majority of the album certainly has a bite to it, they also expand on their sound to include the atmosphere and texture of their subtler moments. Perpetual Twilight gets going with “Stupid Prizes,” where feedback seethes in the forefront of this track. The song then segues into heavy guitars. The vocals are shouted out exuding a whole lot of fire and rage. On “Aboard The Unreliable,” the band sticks to a metal-induced sound toward the chorus, while the verses explore a staccato sound. A spree of guitars and rage-infused vocals fleshes out “A Visitor.” The clashing of percussions and drums drives a heavy hitting sound throughout “The Connections.” Wyman’s vocals alternate from a coo to outright screams in a matter of seconds, which really goes on to show his range and style. On the title track, the band changes up the pacing for a more sauntering groove. The majority of this song is a slow burn and at other points it is fueled by deep anger. The band really leaves you guessing. Moody bass lines offer up darker riffs on “They’re Here.” “Sacred Agony” features the band’s softer side while also incorporating more of the band’s metal influences. The album comes to a screeching halt with the sparse “Into The Vale.” The stripped-down elements showcase the band’s more vulnerable side. The soft ending is an apt way to close the record. Crooked Heart continues to build upon the sound of their previous releases. Revolving around themes of mortality and political hostility, the band sustains a driven sound throughout the gamut of this album. Powered by Wyman’s rage-fueled wails and tight-knit musicianship from the other band members, the band keeps the momentum with many a revved moment. Crooked Heart is able to capture the obvious side of emotions while also reeling in the more delicate instances on their latest release. Perpetual Twilight offers up many shades, moods and styles that fans of the previously mentioned genres can happily explore, while their rough and heavy sound is any headbanger’s dream come true. Be sure you have a listen today!
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