The Color Morale:Hold On Pain Ends:Review

I went out Friday and got the album from F.Y.E. I went home right away and popped in my computer. And honestly, the album isn't bad...but it's a huge disappointment, also I can't stand the lyrics on this album..it's all about cutting and scars and etc. Just so lame. Their lyrics were awesome on Know Hope because it talked about actually knowing hope, and turning negativity into something positive without being entirely emo about it. Sure some people need that, but it's annoying. Anyway enough of Know Hope, amazing album btw. Hold On Pain Ends is probably the lyrically the worst album out of TCM's 4 albums. For Example "

I know some days I wish I could just erase the past

but if I hide my wounds ashamed then you'd never know we’re the same.

Let my darkness illuminate take my hand and let me light your way.

Just keep the blood inside your veins." Just so lame to me. Lyrics are taken from "Developing Negative(Ft.Craig Owens) The music itself isn't to bad, it sounds a bit like Know Hope...with a bit more soft and emo. It sounds less Hardcore or Metalcore then ever. I think that's due to the lack of growls, which are still there probably because of the producer who worked on TCM with the album. Garett himself said he didn't really like the growls because you wouldn't scream at anyone that way in a real life situation. All the songs all the album at least try to be heavy...but when you listen to the lyrics...it's just takes from ALL of the impact of it all, in my honest opinion. I love The Color Morale, my favorite band in this genre. The album isn't a bad album, but every album before it is SO much better, when it comes to instruments and delivering a message. Overall, the album is just okay, it's decent. But if you're expecting another good Hardcore from the TCM then you'll be disappointed. I give it a 6/10. Honestly, if you haven't been a fan of TCM until today, it's probably won't be worth the listen to you. If you enjoy the lyrics then I suppose you'd rate it higher. Anyway, enjoy the song below.