It’s worth citing the lyrics on the album for their wide array of emotions and relatable feelings as being one of the album’s strong suits.įitting a mold is easy these days. They’re all utilized well in select tracks, but their inclusions end up feeling more cliche than they do necessary. What ultimately holds the album back more than it should is its faithfulness to the tropes of the modern post-hardcore genre – vocal swells, predictable build-ups that lead to tired breakdowns, bouncy bottom-heavy riffs, Linkin Park-esque electronics. The Young Souls is at times TOO consistent. The album couldn’t possibly open any stronger with “Hide The Truth”, but by the time the closing title track rolls around it doesn’t hit as hard as it should. It’s just that the musicians display a limited bag of tricks that you can hear fully in the first half of the album. The final half begins to drag, despite a great guest-appearance by Christian Koo, the vocalist of Alive In Standby, to lend “The Company You Keep” an R&B flavor. The Young Souls first half is arguably the better piece, however. The rhythm section in this song especially is heaps more mature than the restrained bounce of typical post-hardcore bands. A personal favorite is the creepy soft nature of “Cold Hearts” that shifts swiftly to a heavy groove. It’s these little bits and moments that help to separate Myka from their packed crowd of peers.Ĭertain sections of the album comes loaded with dynamic, be it from the tempo changes in “Bring You Home” or the emotional intensity of “Damage”. Fantastically the heaviness is just as notable, especially when a surprisingly fast double bass section kicks in during the bridge. Michael and John weave around each other, but always find their way back together when the hook reprises. It brings with it a simple but affirming hook that elevates the catchy nature of the music to much success. “New Again”, the first single released for the album, probably proves this better than any other song on the twelve track affair. When they work together they are nearly a more competent vocal duo than their long-established peers. When John Ritter unleashes his aggressive roars the sound takes on a spirited blend of nu-metal and hardcore. When Michael Swank sings the sound is more upbeat, and top 40-worthy than it’s ever been. Though the dual vocal mechanics are the focus of the album it’s worth noting that they are refined from debut Lies To The Light The Way.
Those two elements and an applied consistency are what carry The Young Souls. In fact, it may just be one of the most currently populated sounds.Įven with it being identifiable as contemporary beyond belief Myka Relocate play this sound with confidence and passion. Blending pop hooks, ambient electronics and metallic heaviness isn’t by any means a new idea. On Myka Relocate’s second album The Young Souls they don’t so much tread new path as much as they do hone in on their definitive sound.
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