Saturday, 22 April 2023

Modern Color

Modern Color are a four-piece hardcore/alternative band from Redondo Beach, California that formed in 2014. Since then, they've released three full-lengths and a handful of EP's. Sonically, the band has evolved quite a bit over the years, though they've always been rooted in a distinct cross-section between hardcore and shoegaze/alternative rock, bringing the fury and energy of the former and fusing it with the thick reverb and melodic depth of the latter. 

Early on, they learn heavily to the hardcore side of the spectrum, with aggressive vocals and pummelling delivery. Their more recent material has leaned into the more melodic aspects of their sound, incorporating mostly clean vocals and a Hum/Dinosaur Jr.-inspired sound that would appeal to fans of bands like Basement, Superheaven, and Turnover. Personally, I lean towards the Chromesthesia side of things (not to mention, the band and album name seem so fitting for this project), though I think From The Leaves Of Your Garden has more widespread appeal. Enjoy.

1. Skipping Stones
2. Pale

1. New Motion
2. Chromesthesia
3. Shade
4. Habitual Pain
5. Low
6. Vibrating Body
7. I'm Not A Part Of It
8. Indigo Vision

1. Constant
2. Wool
3. Keepsake
4. Time Slips Behind Us
5. Not Here
6. No Praise
7. In Passing
8. Life Without Peace
9. Proxy Dream
10. Spring Again
11. Open Wound

1. Jacaranda
2. Head Change

1. Lavender
2. Invisible Ink
3. On & Off
4. Alone
5. X51
6. Jacaranda
7. Empty Rooms
8. Head Change
9. Smiling Face
10. Out Of Reach
11. Sage
12. Pale

1. Dread
2. Now Life Is Living You
3. Opiate
4. Day Star

1. Greener Grass

1 comment:

  1. Any chance on having their new album?

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