Riverhead – Cancer LP (Sounds Of Subterrania)

Riverhead’s new album Cancer is a phenomenal work of art that demands the attention of all music lovers and critics alike. The band has managed to create a masterpiece that showcases all their brilliance as a group and the evolution of their sound. From start to finish, this album takes the listener on a profoundly emotional journey, both grueling and uplifting. The musicianship on this album is nothing short of extraordinary. The guitar riffs are powerful and heavy, the drumming is precise and intense, and the bass lines provide a solid backbone for the melodies. The vocals are raw, honest, and emotive, conveying the pain and struggle that the band experienced during the songwriting for the album. The lyrics are insightful, poetic, and thought-provoking, tackling some of life’s most profound issues with a depth of understanding and compassion that is rare in today’s music industry.

Riverhead has undoubtedly drawn from its years of experience in metal and hardcore music to create material that is both aggressive and introspective. The band’s cohesion is apparent in the way they play off each other, creating a complex and layered sound that never loses its intensity. The interplay between the musicians is intricate yet cohesive, resulting in a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts. Broken Boy is one of the standout tracks on the album, with its thunderous opening riff and biting lyrics that explore mental health and self-harm. The song is a harrowing reminder of how fragile the human mind can be and how much we need each other to survive. The track is a testament to the band’s skill at blending genres, incorporating post-hardcore, punk rock, hard rock, and metal elements into a seamless whole.

Numb To The World is another highlight, showcasing the band’s ability to craft epic and atmospheric post-punk/post-hardcore songs that are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. The track builds slowly, with the guitars gradually building intensity until the chorus explodes in a crescendo of sound. The lyrics speak to the feeling of despair and isolation that can overwhelm us in this chaotic and unpredictable world. 0806 is perhaps the most poignant track on the album, with its stripped-down acoustic instrumentation and lyrics that deal with the illness that inspired the album’s title. The song is a deeply personal and honest reflection on life, death, and the struggles that the author faced. The vulnerability and raw emotion that the band has poured into this track are a testament to their courage and honesty.

This album deserves widespread recognition and praise. The band has taken their music to a new level, crafting an album that is both sonically and thematically ambitious. The lyrics and music speak to the human condition and remind us that, even in our darkest moments, there is always hope and beauty to be found. If you’re a fan of post-hardcore, punk rock, hard rock, or metal, then this album should be at the top of your must-listen list. The album comes on standard black vinyl housed in a high-quality cardboard sleeve, including an inner sleeve carrying all the necessary information about this record, band, and lyrics. Head to Sounds Of Subterrania for more information about ordering.