2021 had a lot of new discoveries and amazing musical finds for me, and one of the top few has to be this song. I never heard of Invent Animate before this, but I fell in love with this song immediately, and it might very well be one of the best progressive metalcore tracks of the decade, maybe ever.
They have a very unique sound to boast, fueled by unique riffs and tones, unconventional but tasteful drum beats and their incorporation of ambience above all. Their soundscapes are always wildly immersive, and is a big part of their sound in general.
This song is home to one of the best metalcore riffs ever. The second half of the chorus beginning with the vocalist dragging the word "you" is accompanied by a masterfully written half-melody half-chug pattern that absolutely took my breath away the first time I heard it. Rarely do I ever find a riff so good it leaves me speechless for a first impression.
Despite the majestic riff, the rest of the song is unbelievably well-written too. The chorus vocal melody is one of my favourite choruses of 2021, the drum pattern in the chorus is so different and it always catches my eye, and the ambient design is phenomenal. The verses are extremely solid too, I just find it hard to say much about it when it pales in comparison to the chorus.
The breakdown is super fun and different, and it reminds me a bit of thall. It showcases the more unorthodox side of their writing capacity, especially with their odd rhythms, use of bends and choice of spacing. Immediately after the breakdown, most of the major instruments drop out and we get a good look at the ambient soundscape, and it's so elegant and ethereal.
I can't deny that this song is strongly focused on the chorus, but it is quite literally nigh perfect and I'm more than happy to love it for that. It's not like the rest of the song is bad anyways, it's a super solid song throughout. What a masterpiece, a pinnacle of modern metalcore.
Rating: 5/5