Emery:

The Weak’s End

By Irene Maksymiw

Mainstream radio continues to flat-line. Have no fear because Emery’s The Weak’s End has arrived to rescue the airwaves with their fresh new sound. Combining an explosive blend of Rock and Emo, they cross borders and merge styles to create their very own genre. Their lyrics contain positive messages, a common thread among the bands on the faith-based label, Tooth and Nail Records. “We want to show people that love is the greatest thing, not in a worldly way, but in a compassionate way. That’s our message," said Seth Studley, drummer on Toothandnail.com.

As soon as you hit play, Toby Morelle’s vocals suck you in. “Are you listening?” he screams aggressively, on their first track and single, “Walls.” The first thirty seconds of this song sets the course for the overall feel of the album. Most of the songs start off with soft sultry vocals, with a powerful surge of energy as the guitar and drums kick in. Morelle’s voice flows over their intense rock driven sound.  They have a hard-core vibe with soft melodies.

The other songs follow a similar formula: slow and melodic building to intense and compelling. This works on some songs, but there are a few tracks that drone on and on. Don't be surprised if you can't resist the urge to hit the skip button while listening to The Weak’s End. It's definitely not one of those albums that you can listen to the whole way through. Don’t despair. You will be rockin' out in no time with tracks such as “The Ponytail Parades” and “Disguising Mistakes with Goodbyes.” So, give it a spin.