Written by Sarah Conway Friday, 24 June 2005 00:00
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Bear Vs. Shark come from an older, traditional view of emo and hardcore, before shortened versions of the two terms were used to attach to the end of another genre to make up for the lack of creativity, (i.e. emo-core) when they actually meant “emotional” and “tough.” They use this view to their advantage by creating an album that’s aggressive but sensitive, instinctive and intelligent, and experienced but fresh. Their dynamic, deeply textured rhythms and furious, energetic vocals lend the perfect amount of “hardcore” to comfortable, responsive and brainy ballad-style “emo” lyrics.
Bear Vs. Shark manages to add a little sparkle to Equal Vision’s roster through the heartfelt, raw emotion they’ve invested in Terrorhawk, and by laying it all on the line in the name of music.
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