Common Sage are a four-piece post-hardcore/emo/alternative band from Brooklyn, New York that formed in 2018. They've released a few EP's and three full-lengths since then, the latest of which came out at the end of November this year via Equal Vision Records. I wasn't really familiar with this band until recently, when a few of you guys requested them, and I completely understand why. Their melting pot of influences is right up this blog's alley, being melancholic as hell, with melodious vocals, effects-laden arpeggios, seeringly angular riffs, cathartic climaxes, and off-kilter, textured rhythms. They sound like a lot of things, ergo sounding like their own thing. But to give you an easy point of reference, if you're into Taking Back Sunday, On The Might Of Princes, Quicksand, Balance And Composure, you'll dig this, with some added flashes of things such as The Blood Brothers and Modest Mouse. Regardless of my poor descriptors here, Closer To; is worth your time to check out, and I thank you guys for your recommendation of it. My Top 50 list is pretty much solidified at this point, but if I had more time with it I could definitely see this record making the cut, it's one of the year's finest. Enjoy.
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