Black Diamonds (EP)
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Black Diamonds is the debut EP by American metalcore band Issues released on November 13, 2012.[1]
Background
The majority of the band's members originated from ex-members of Woe, Is Me, being Tyler Carter, Michael Bohn, Cory Ferris and Ben Ferris. After they left their previous band, they recorded and released this debut EP. Later in 2014, Josh Manuel replaced Case Snedecor on drums, moving on to record the full titled Issues album. The lead single, titled "King of Amarillo," was released on October 2, 2012, along with a lyric video.[2]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | 69%[3] |
AbsolutePunk stated that the sound of the album was very similar to Woe, Is Me's album Number[s], although it had a 'twist', praising Tyler Carter's vocal ability, although called the rapping in the songs 'sour'.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Black Diamonds" | 1:57 |
| 2. | "King of Amarillo" | 3:29 |
| 3. | "The Worst of Them" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Princeton Ave" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Love, Sex, Riot" (featuring Chris Fronzak) | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Her Monologue" | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Embrace Your Issues (hidden track)" (featuring Snow Tha Product) | 2:59 |
| Total length: | 22:32 | |
Personnel
- Issues
- Tyler Carter - clean vocals
- Michael Bohn - screamed vocals
- AJ Rebollo - guitars
- Case Snedecor - drums, percussion
- Session musicians
- Skyler Acord - bass
- Tyler "Scout" Acord - keyboards, synthesizers, programming, turntables
- Production
- Produced by Kris Crummett at Interlace Studios in Portland, Oregon
References
- ^ "Alternative Press | News | Issues announce debut EP, "Black Diamonds"". Altpress.com. 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ "Issues release "King Of Amarillo" lyric video". Altpress.com. AltPress. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ^ a b Romero, Hansel. "Issues - Black Diamonds EP". AbsolutePunk.com. AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
External links
- Black Diamonds at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)