Chuck Schuldiner Project

Friday, June 4, 2021

Father Before Me - Ruby


This is an interesting one. Billed 'Progressive Skate Punk' Father Before Me are playing thoughtful and intricate hard rock. There are big melodic hooks that are a blast to sink your teeth into and high powered choruses that will get your fist pumping. It's an exciting balance of ideas that will keep listeners digging in and curious for more. Their new four song EP, Ruby is a fun offering that calls to mind early 2010's metalcore as well as bands like Black Veil Brides. While this sound is a little bit dated, I kind of love it for how earnest it is. 

What fascinates about Father Before Me is their willingness to lean into the poppier side of their sound. While their are clear limitations (Like a bit of a rough mix) that only adds to how honest and real the music feels. Even though this is clearly an early effort, it's just so much fun to really lose yourself in these anthems. Father Before Me lean into classic songwriting tropes for a reason - they work. Ruby excites because of the clear vision behind the music. The influences are fairly narrow in scope, but it's cool to hear a band who are eager within that. So yes, there are pop punk frills next to Dream Theater inspired shredding, but that's what makes it fun. 

Father Before Me are a one of a kind force in the heavy rock scene and it's a delight to really hear how they pick things apart. I can't help but to be impressed with the way that they bring the rage and what they do to really drive home the overarching vision behind the music. This is a really fun listen and a record that I think devout fans are going to find themselves coming back too regularly. Ruby is a blast, any way you slice it. You'll be left wanting more and curious for when Father Before Me are able to come back with more!

Pre-order the album!

https://fatherbeforeme.bandcamp.com/

2 comments:

  1. It's a great pleasure for me to write this testimony about how I got my Genital Herpes cured a month ago. i have been reading so many comments of some people who were cured from various diseases by Dr Kham but i never believed them. I was hurt and depressed so I was too curious and wanted to try DR. Kham then contacted him through his email, he assured me 100% that he will heal me, I pleaded with him to help me out. My experience with him was great, he healed me just as he promised. He sent me his medication and asked me to go for a medical check up after two weeks of usage. I agreed with him. I took this medication and went for a check up, to my greatest surprise my result was negative, i am really happy that i am cured and healthy again. I have waited for 3weeks to be very sure I was completely healed before writing this testimony. I did another blood test one week ago and it was still Herpes negative. so i guess it's time i recommend anyone going through the same way. reach him through his email address: dr.khamcaregiver@gmail.com  OR call, add him on Whatsapp +2348159922297,   you can also  check his website: https://drkhamcaregiver.wixsite.com/drkhamcaregiverherba        

    ReplyDelete
  2. This is a new find for me but definitely incredible! I like the sound Father Before Me has going on. It's different but somehow familiar. The hooks are melodic and catchy and I can listen to it over and over!

    ReplyDelete