Triple-B Records, 09 Jun 2023
Hardcore band Restraining Order have announced a new album called Locked In Time. That one arrives from Triple-B Records on 21 Jul 2023 with pre-orders already up (see the links below). Along with the announcement comes the lead single, “Misled”.
My reference point for Restraining Order is rather limited. I’ve only heard a couple of their songs and I just remember them kicking it with a ragged shouty hardcore sound. “Misled” is a mid-tempo stomper with a simple and mean-sounding riff that goes on repeat. The bass falls in line and the drums bash with power and vengeance. Overtop are frothing vocals that seem more to my liking than I remember spewing introspective and self-loathing lyrics about failing to come through, lying, and not knowing why they are as they are. There’s a real noticeable madness that comes through in the rabid vocals, and that anger seems to be pointed inward. I found myself really liking this and will be back for more.
- Song Comes From: Locked In Time
- Album Release Date: 21 Jul 2023
- Purchase/Pre-Order/Pre-Save: Bandcamp (digital) / Triple-B (vinyl, CD)
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