Here is a band doing something pretty damn unique with the usually tired metalcore and pop-punk sub genres. That is, combining the two. And doing so to great effect.
But of course, it doesn’t really matter what genre you’re doing (or indeed, which ones you’re combining), if you write great songs, it’s going to have great appeal. And that’s exactly what this six piece from the ACT have done on their sophomore LP. They placed a foot each fair and square in the metalcore and pop-punk/emo camps, and then proceeded to write 11 excellent tracks, tracks with power, emotion, variation and catchiness in equal measure.
And on top of that, they have delivered these songs with a very convincing passion, strong musicianship and excellent, crystal clear production.
This is yet another Aussie band deservedly starting to make some serious waves overseas. Unimagine is quality, melodic, addictive rock music that deserves a place in your collection, if that’s what you like.
BY ROD WHITFIELD
Best Track: A Tale of Outer Suburbia
If You Like These, You’ll Like This: NORTHLANE, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, DREAM ON, DREAMER
In a Word: Impressive
