There are many inspiring moments on Joy, Departed, the kinds of isolated flickers of genius that most triumphant rock music is made of: fiery guitar squalls, drum fills that hit like avalanches, roaring swells of bombast, and especially Cameron Boucher’s clever, heart-wrecking turns of phrase. These details are so plentiful and so frequent that it’s possible to appreciate the album on a micro level, as a series of nonstop thrills, without ever zooming out. But the big picture, an honest portrait of pressing through addiction and depression, is worth meditating on long after the endorphin rush is gone.
Joy, Departed is Sorority Noise’s second full length. 2014 saw the band release a split with Somos, another with Radiator Hospital and their debut full length Forgettable. Joy, Departed shows growth in the band’s song writing while taking influences from Brand New, introducing more atmospheric and angular guitars while keeping true to the bands quirky honest lyrics. FFO: Brand New, Joyce Manor, Modern Baseball. 200 on clear beer with royal blue splatter vinyl,
Members: Cameron Boucher – guitar/vocals Ryan McKenna – bass/vocals Adam Ackerman – guitar/vocals Charlie Singer- drums
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