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Basement's Promise Everything: Melancholy Meets Melody
11 Aug
Summary
- Basement's new album leans towards KROQ Weenie Roast rather than Warped Tour.
- Andrew Fisher's baritone is the band's core, but sometimes a crutch.
- Standout tracks like 'Brothers Keeper' and 'Submission' show flashes of brilliance.
The Suffolk-based band Basement has released their third full-length album, 'Promise Everything,' marking a departure from their earlier sound. The new record eschews the traditional Warped Tour aesthetic for something closer to KROQ Weenie Roast, drawing comparisons to the melancholic styles of Mineral and Jimmy Eat World.
Andrew Fisher's fluid baritone serves as the album's central instrument, though at times it appears to be a crutch, with the frontman relying heavily on sustained notes and emotional delivery. The band's instrumentation often consists of grunge-inspired riffs, occasionally punctuated by atonal elements.
Despite a tendency towards mid-tempo ballads and straightforward rock, the album features notable tracks. 'Brothers Keeper' offers a textured introduction with its intricate guitar work and a chorus reflecting ambivalence. 'Aquasun' provides a fuzzy, torch-song feel with layered guitars reminiscent of Smashing Pumpkins. 'Submission' stands out for its dynamic contrast, showcasing the band's songwriting craft and preventing fears of creative stagnation, though it doesn't elevate them to greatness.
