The Virginmarys - Divides
Released May 6th, 2016
Ally Dickaty, Danny Dolan, Matt Rose, Ross Massey
Intro
The reason that I'm so divided on this album is because naturally I can't remember half the songs on this album. Don't get me wrong- it's a good album. Another easy listener. Kickass guitar riffs, the vocals by Ally Dickaty are pretty grunge rough (it's a positive), and overall each song can be enjoyed. This is another one of those albums that is very easy to listen to. It's more about the more forgettable songs on this album that irks me the wrong way. Check smash or pass on this one.
Thoughts & Feelings?
Overall, every instrument is firing on all cylinders in this album. The guitar riffs are absolutely sick at some points, the bass is loud and crunchy, the vocals are great for what they are, and the drum does what it needs to do. Top marks on all the musicians for this one, they do a great job.
The general vibe I get from the album is if you're driving down the highway just going 10 over, kind of like a movie montage of trying to get from one place to another. The songs are fast, in your face, and make for some good head bobbing. The album slows down midway through, but near the end there are some absolute treasures that are straight playlist material. Like I said in the intro, check the smash or pass and you'll find out what is worth checking out.
The Good - Overall fun fast songs, great for punk rock vibes. Guitar riffs are off the charts, vocals are gnarly, some GREAT shit in here.
The Bad - Not every song lands, some are super slow and boring to the point where I turn the album off. Some songs I just forget existed in the first place.
Smash or Pass?
Push The Pedal - Smash, it's a good opener but not amazing.
For You My Love - Smash, basically the same as Push The Pedal, the na na na na yeah part is great though.
Halo In Her Silhouette - Smash, the same as the last 2. Good but not great.
Free To Do Whatever They Say - MEGA fucking smash. Hit that repeat button.
I Wanna Take You Home - Kinda smash, it's good for a one off listen.
Walk In My Shoes - Pass, fall asleep to this one if you are having a bad night.
Kill The Messenger - MEGA SMASH, this one is FUCKING INSANE. GOOSEBUMPS.
Into Dust - SMASH. This one is great, and I listen to it pretty often.
Moths To A Flame - Pass, this one is alright I guess but kinda boring.
Falling Down - SMASH. This one is pure punk rock at it's best.
Motherless Land - SMAAASSHHHHHH. This one is a banger for ANYONE that likes music.
Living In My Peace - Pass, the album already ended. Don't listen to this song, for real. Zzz.
Conclusion
This album slaps hard, but it's not incredible. Just an overall great album with some great songs.I recommend checking out the songs in the smash or pass, and then get back to me with your thoughts. If you want my honest opinion and you're iffy about this one, just check out those songs- not the whole album. I do recommend it though.
RANK : B+
Extras
Hey if you've finished reading this thank you so much for checking out this article. This is the 2nd one I'm writing, and the 1st one I'm using the website editor for- so it may be differently structured than the first article. I've also added the gold, silver, and bronze highlights to the smash or pass, what do you guys think about it? Smash or pass on the song medals? Thanks again for checking this out! :)
- Sharky
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