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Sinking Ships: Disconnecting
Written by mike   
Friday, 27 October 2006

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I know I'm  late on getting this album. Holy Moly this album is sweet!, I've been missing out. It's fast, melodic, fun. I've liked Sinking Ships since "Meridian" came out but this album "Disconnecting" takes them to a whole new level. You can tell they're playing what they want to play and do it well, with confidence. Some "hardcore" kids would say there fifth song on the album "Ghost Story" is too soft and cheesy, but who cares its good, catchy, melodic hardcore. A breath of fresh air.

Despite all of those traits this album has, its still lyrically powerful and emotional. In the eight song "Shadows", he talks about leaving things hanging over your head and how fucked up that can feel..." There's shadows of a different time hanging over our heads. Lost in the memories of where we've been...Why is it so hard to let go? I always though things would end, far better than this."  This song is driving and fast, with guitars that set the mood of the song to match the lyrics. Definitely would love to see this song live.

This isn't one of those hardcore albums that clocks in at 15 minutes, which is good. Each song is 2.5 to 3 minutes long, full of fast, pissed off tempos that leave you wanting more. This should please every fan of hardcore. Some of the riffs and song patterns are very similar to there last album, which is my only complaint about it. Other than that I'd say this album is definetly worth a buy, and you wont be let down.

For all you fans in Southern Calfornia, Sinking Ships will be playing at Chain Reaction in Anaheim on November 12 with Have Heart, Go It Alone, and more. And i know theres a few other California shows, just not sure of the details.

Released by Revelation Records in July 2006.

Track Listing:

1. Give Up
2. Auburn
3. The Next Time I Go
4. The Days You've Come To Fear
5. Ghost Story
6. Deadlocked
7. Shadows
8. Ruin
9. Target Practice
10. Cheated
11. Comfort
12. Wait

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Rating: 8/10
 
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