REVIEW: Riot For Romance – Learning To Unburden Myself

 

In case you missed it, Valentine’s Day saw the release of Learning To Unburden Myself, the debut album from Riot For Romance, via Steadfast Records.  The Denver based trio - featuring members formerly of Underoath, Further Seems Forever and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – delivers a stellar sound that blends post-punk rhythms and shoegaze-laced atmospherics with melancholic yet catchy alt-rock melodies and heavier post-hardcore textures to great results.

Vocalist/guitarist Jason Hansen’s higher registered vocals cut through and soar above the wall of swirling sound that bassist Brett Miotti and drummer Kelly Nunn create on the New Romantic-inspired standout, “Sitting In View”.  The previously released single, “This Way Comes (Something Wicked)” returns as does their excellent cover version of the Radiohead classic, “Karma Police”.  The instantly memorable hook that drives “For Ages” delivers another standout moment on the 8-song album.    

Riot For Romance has created a headphones-worthy debut album; put yours on and get lost in their sound. 

For more info and to order the limited edition pink vinyl, please visit: https://steadfastrecords.net/blogs/artists/riot-for-romance

Stream Learning To Unburden Myself here: