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Turn Two – Symptoms Of Silence

“Symptoms Of Silence” is a debut single by Turn Two, an outstanding band based in Neptune City, New Jersey. Lyrically, this track is about treating everyone with respect, even when hiding behind a computer screen. It’s a relatable message that will unquestionably resonate with the broader auditorium. Soundwise, Turn Two combines many different subgenres of punk rock to illustrate such rich and luxurious sonic imagery. Perhaps skate punk and pop punk come to mind first, but you’ll unquestionably notice some other sonic ingredients borrowed from straightforward melodic punk rock, melodic hardcore, emo, etc. They also expertly blended the late nineties/early naughties nostalgia with a contemporary sound, offering something for everyone. All these additional elements serve as more than necessary enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details to uplift his music on an entirely new level while simultaneously staying loyal to the primary sonic direction. Therefore, these experimentations with many different but complementary styles resulted in an exceptional debut single that will unquestionably appeal to even the pickiest punk rock fans.

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With the initial notes and beats, it becomes apparent that these folks have put heart and soul into their debut track. “Symptoms Of Silence” arrives with a perfect structure, garnered with intricate segments, brilliant ideas, and outstanding musicianship. Each vocal, sonic, and rhythmic maneuver is executed with so much precision and finesse, showcasing all the skills, creativity, talents, and experience of the entire band. As soon as you press play, you’ll notice how passionate, sincere, confident, and powerful vocal delivery commands attention and guides the listening apparatus while emphasizing every segment and orchestration. These vocal harmonies serve as a centerpiece, decorating everything these folks intended to achieve with their debut song. You’ll also hear how the impressive vocal range seamlessly glides over low, mid, and high notes, adding emotional depth and complexity to an already intricate song. It’s also good to mention marvelous back vocals and singalongs, enhancing particular segments on an entirely new level. In the meantime, the interplay between rhythm and lead guitars shapes an adequate backdrop for all the vocal articulations to shine upon. You’ll immediately hear how heavy and powerful riffs resonate on one side while the catchy, memorable, engaging themes, melodies, harmonies, and other sonic delicacies shine on the other. It’s also nearly mindblowing how the vocals perfectly blend with the guitars, making “Symptoms Of Silence” such a pleasant listening experience.

The rock-solid rhythm section plays a significant role in this sonic equation. You’ll notice how equally complex, vividly hearable, warm-sounding basslines rumble beneath all those guitar layers, offering more than necessary heftiness, clearness, and deepness while binding all the orchestrations together with drums. Speaking with the drums, the highly skilled drummer delivers a comprehensive collection of energetic, tastefully assembled, flawlessly performed beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. These rhythmic maneuvers keep everything in line while dictating groove and pace. Each instrumentation plays a significant role here, as they shape such a dynamic soundscape that grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go long after the song ends. If guitars serve as a perfect backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon, then the rhythm section acts as a backbone, holding everything together. As you can see, Turn Two thought about everything while writing, composing, arranging, and producing their debut track. They left no stone unturned while working on “Symptoms Of Silence,” proving their dedication to the craft. “Symptoms Of Silence” is a modern skate-punk masterpiece that will immediately grab your attention. You should put this track on your radar as soon as possible. The single is available on all streaming platforms. Don’t miss it!

Djordje Miladinović

Hi, my name is Djordje and music is my passion. You'll probably find me at the gigs, in a local record store, distro or in front of my PC searching for some quality music to listen to. Do not hesitate to contact me. By becoming a Patron, you're keeping Thoughts Words Action alive. https://www.patreon.com/thoughtswordsaction

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