Reversal of Man - Reversal of Man | Screamo Hall of Fame Class of 1996 Nominee

Release Information:

1996
Valrico Records
Tampa, FL
Runtime: 7:15
Tracks: 4

Band Members:

Matt Coplon (Vocals)
Christopher Norris (Guitar)
Joe Camacho (Guitar)
Jason Crittenden (Bass)
John Wiley (Drums)

Genres, Influences and Characteristics:

Screamo, Emoviolence, Ominous, Frantic, Intense, Dynamic

Musical Analysis:

On this 1996 s/t, Reversal of Man crafted three different ideas to switch between dynamically: slow, sinister and clean guitar melodies with light accompaniment, crushing, dissonant, mid-tempo Screamo that bares its fangs, and blistering, extreme, turbulent Emoviolence. Does this formula simplify the actual music found on here? Yes, but putting this together with a keen sense of songwriting, harrowing high-pitched screams and endless passion transforms this from formulaic to trailblazing.

Historical Analysis:

Reversal of Man pushed forth with their blistering take on Screamo, emerging as one of the early trendsetters of the Emoviolence movement, even before it had a name. Taking spastic elements of Powerviolence and combining them with the emerging and dynamic force of Screamo was quite novel, even if several bands around the US were also pushing similar boundaries.

Lyrical Analysis:

*Note that because this is an old, DIY and relatively minor release in the grand scheme of Emo and Screamo history, I cannot locate lyrics for any of these songs. If lyrics can be dug out, I will reevaluate the lyrical analysis.*