Portraits Reviews

Many hardcore albums sound similar, in this case it's the opposite.
For Today's 2nd release Portraits is quite unique. With an intro with the compelling "Repent or Perish" it definitely gets your attention in either a good or bad way. My opinion it's a good wake up call to many with faith of some sorts. There's a theme, with the names, they're all names featured in the Bible.
All the lyrics are intricately Biblical with Mattie (vocalist/writer) calling on us to wake up, have strength and most of all..have hope in The Lord. This record is not for the close minded, if you are, then you'll be turned off. The harsh vocals get's your blood going and ready to mosh into the nearest crowd.
Musically some of these riffs are exceptionally melodic and ear shattering-ly heavy. The drums are brutal, not always SPEED SPEED! with killer fills. The last track "Talmidium" is, in a nutshell, gospel worship song you would hear in a "Church" service. It catches you off guard.

Song to listen to "Saul (of Tarsus)"