Unfortunately, that’s the only shift the band has made. It’s only natural for a deeply-held belief to manifest itself in your art. There’ll be no denying it anymore.Īnd you know what? Awesome. As recently as last year, the band has acknowledged a Christian faith in at least some of their members, and that it has influenced their songwriting, but denied the Christian moniker. Their latest release Unconditional is, top to bottom, crust to core, a Christian record. Tracks like these make this album worth listening to.If there was any question that Memphis May Fire isn’t a Christian band, there won’t be any longer. This smooth style is paired with vocals hooks to capture attention on Unconditional. “Sleepless Nights” follows this original tempo, but is chopped up with staccato riffs and a smooth chorus rhythm that collide attractively and notably. This sound is distinct from the pattern of fast paced breakdowns and strong riffs that encompass this record. “Divinity” stands out for its haunting background features and rhythmic vocals that flow throughout the track. Memphis May Fire also offers a few tracks that deliver that necessary instrumental power. This message that Memphis May Fire conveys in Unconditional has been done before in this genre, but does not cease the impact it has on listeners. It tells the story of a girl struggling with self-harm and depression, hitting close to home for some of their fans. “Beneath The Skin” is another track that is heavily influenced by fans. “Divinity” is an anthem of hope on the record, shouting words like, “You are a miracle story”, to reach troubled listeners. The constant theme in the songs is about moving past the harsh obstacles in life to offer support for their audience. Lyrics are the clear concentration of Unconditional. “Possibilities” and “Pharisees” exhibit a wide range of melodies in their refrains, giving them the liberating power expressed in the lyrics. Nevertheless, the positives outweigh the negatives in this aspect. While the band successfully delivers the opening track “No Ordinary Love” with exiting melodies, a track like “Not Enough” does not seem to hold the came vocal captivation. Fortunately, certain moments on this record distract from the generality of the instrumentals with their emphasis on captivating vocals by Matty Mullins. The similar cycle of fast and heavy guitar riffs into strong breakdowns gets old without a hook. Although their loyalty to their sound can be commended, Unconditional lacks what is making metalcore bands stand out these days unique instrumentals. Listeners can immediately tell that Memphis May Fire decided to stay true to themselves when producing this record. The album features the return of producer Cameron Mizell, and upon it’s release on March 25th, it debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart. The Rise Records band has been rocking crowds and polishing their style since 2004, making this fourth record essential to their career. Memphis May Fire are one of the biggest bands in the metalcore scene right now, making their latest record Unconditional highly anticipated by their immense following.
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