Two weeks ago was one of those bad, bad weeks where it rained when I was on my bike and it seemed that everyone I knew was too busy for me. A good friend called and invited me to come see Blacklisted with her in NYC and I quickly agreed knowing that a good hardcore show would let me forget the bullshit if only for a few minutes. There is a lot of buzz regarding the band’s new album Heavier than Heaven, Lonelier than God (Deathwish), which is by far their most provocative and intensely emotional release to date.

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Each song is a perfectly crafted mix of the heaviness that the band is known for, but with a new edginess found through maturity and age. The lyrics have evolved into a chilling, introspective into the band’s growth. Topics range from Chan Marshall (AKA Cat Power) to “Matrimony,” an anthem for the 20-something crowd who view (and rightfully so) marriage as an end to human liberties. The album surpasses any of the band’s previous efforts and takes them into a territory few hardcore bands have entered.

If there was any doubt that Blacklisted would be remembered in twenty years, Heavier Than Heaven cements their proverbial star among modern hardcore’s elite.

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