A Musical and Emotional Rescue

Artist: Silverstein

Album: Rescue

Release: April 26

Label: Hopeless Records

Grade: A-

Whether one needs to be rescued from life's tribulations or to find hope in the future, Silverstein's latest album, Rescue, is the savior to provide this escape—musically and emotionally.

Rescue begins with a powerful instrumental introduction, "Medication," and provides listeners with a dose of the band's signature melodic hardcore sound.

The hardcore element, coalesced with the more melodic singing, shows a switching of identities and different sides to the music. Whether the hardcore elements precede the melodic stylings or are layered to present a complementing harmony, both approaches are distinct and help the album stand out.

The lyrics on the album provide consolation and meaning to listeners, depicting angst and strong emotional doubt associated with the yearning to find oneself. The lyrics are well-written, and the metaphorical references are abundant and force listeners to interpret the lyrics on a personal level.

The instrumentation on Rescue provides an upbeat and catchy background, which complements the lyrics and puts the meaning of the album to the forefront of the music. The songs are skillfully produced and highlight the riffs, rhythms and chord progressions, keeping the listeners engaged, even though the background beats are repetitive.

This album ends with "In Memory Of…," leaving valuable musical memories for the listeners with slower, more drawn-out lyrics that emphasize the emotion, with listeners questioning their own intents and struggles.

"I don't want to believe that this is it/ I want to believe in something more," sings lead vocalist Shane Told.

This album pushes listeners to question their purposes in life without being content at their stopping points. This album truly presents the plights that listeners face with a rescue through musical escape and emotional cure.

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