“Lost Your Name” comes from a similar vein as “Parachutes,” not expanding much dynamically or structurally from this other track, but still providing its own interesting nuances. “Parachutes” acts as a satisfying introduction to the album, demonstrating the band’s new control of structure and cohesion. The pre-choruses also add a much needed break from the sometimes one-dimensional heaviness this track emphasizes. From the introduction of the lyrics, Simmons highlights his improving vocal performance, delivering emotionally striking vocals saturated with angst that express his freshly acquired vocal control. With a clean guitar introduction that leads into a straightforward full-band jam, guitarists Erik Petersen and Andy Slaymaker are able to introduce their melody-making capabilities. The record begins with the hard-hitting track titled “Parachutes, which sets the pace for the beginning of the album. Under the guidance of multi-genre producer Will Yip, Balance and Composure clearly show on this album they are not a band to rest on their laurels. On this new LP, titled “The Things We Think We’re Missing,” released this past September on No Sleep Records, Balance and Composure hit hard with a self-awareness of their capabilities. In what seems an extension of their 2011 release “Separation,” Balance and Composure work to convey the qualities their name implies, creating a new record that combines the best of their influences to create a culmination of the sound they have been searching for. #BALANCE AND COMPOSURE THE THINGS WE THINK WE RE MISSING FULL#It’s this type of smart musicianship that truly does wonders for a full-length record, because it feels and sounds like a fluid, well-crafted piece of music…not an album full of frivolous singles that have little to no relation to one another, in sound or style.Living up to one’s name is always a daunting challenge for any artist, especially for those finding themselves caught in the headlights of the “sophomore slump.” However, Pennsylvania-based five-piece band, Balance and Composure, have learned from their mistakes, making sure to tackle this stigma head-on. This fragile, vulnerable state in “Dirty Head” is eloquently matched with the instrumental, “Ella.” Both tracks just so happen to sit at points of decisive break, where listeners can catch their breath, so to speak therefore, allowing Balance And Composure to capitalize on the points of emphasis - the hard-driven, climactic crescendos that precede. They’re not to be lost in the background, but they’re also not to overshadow the driving nature of the distorted rhythm guitar - they supplement…and they do it quite well.īalance And Composure - and Jon Simmons in particularly - also show off their vulnerability on the lamenting acoustic, “Dirty Head.” Simmons spills his guts to the audience, “Puffing on your cigarette/Letting all the anger set/Let me get another drag/Never meant to hurt you bad.” His wails appropriate with an angst-filled night of contrition and self-disgust, where cigarettes and alcohol seem to be the only logical escape. Tracks like “I’m Coming Undone” and “Enemy” feature waning, distant leads that truly manifest the depth of emotion that went into making this record. It would be remiss to fail to mention the instrumental intricacies that encapsulate the entire record, especially concerning the lead guitar. Showing off his various, adept vocal techniques that range from a commanding, clean vocal presence (“Tiny Raindrop”) to a desperate, impassioned cry that hangs on the verge of a scream (“Notice Me”), Simmons proves to be an integral, defining piece in the band’s sound. Vocalist, Jon Simmons, offers a level of musical ingenuity that truly shines on the record.
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