Of Mice & Men - Cold World (Rise Records) 2016
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Of Mice & Men have been classed as revivalists, true pioneers of the genre that they choose to play. Their new record Cold World represents maturity and hopelessness, as the world seems to be failing. The band members have crafted an honest opus that has flashes of brilliance. But, then there’s songs that don’t quite light up fully. That’s not to say that the album is truly flawed or exempt from being listenable. It has its moments of grinding guitar lines and volatile drumming, vocals that would rip your ribcage apart. Songs such as “The Lie” and “Contagious” fully showcase the talents of the band, producing an atmosphere that is haunting. And then there’s songs like “Pain”, which is drone filled. Cold World is not a packet full of treats, but it has its wonders.