Sacrofuoco - Anni Luce

B- Tier

Sacrofuoco, formerly a straightforward Screamo band named One Dying Wish, invoked the increasingly-popular Post-Metal influence going around modern-day Screamo, reformed under their current name and unleashed their debut LP onto the world. Brutal, sharp guitars drive the bleak and foreboding atmosphere forward. While the vocals are screamed, they are distorted and only add to the thick ambiance of this record rather than enhance the brutality. Although hopping on an emerging trend, Sacrofuoco nonetheless delivers some hearty Screamo here.

I Love Your Lifestyle - Summerland (Torpa or Nothing)

B- Tier

Bright, Summery Emo from Sweden, I Love Your Lifestyle brings their signature Nordic flair to Midwest Emo. Switching between their native tongue and English can feel a bit jarring at times, but it feels pretty authentic. Catchy choruses abound, though they never truly reach captivating territory. An active guitar colors the songs with tons of energy, matching the vocalists’ carelessness. A good, if a bit inoffensive release.