Every Time I Die is back, and strong as ever. With two years since “From Parts Unknown”, "Low Teens" is a new set of songs to throw down with. Heavy, packed with energy, and sure to get any gathering rowdy.
"We’re gonna get carried away!"
In typical fashion, every line hits hard. Every line stands out, and every riff rocks hard. With a special show last weekend, many local fans from Buffalo, New York were able to hear and participate in a show consisting of the entire new album. For the first time, Keith and his bandmates took the stage to perform their latest effort.
Starting outside the door, the evening was filled with anticipation and excitement. With fans gathered outside for hours in the pouring rain, waiting for their chance at a sneak peak of new songs. The show was advertised as first come first serve without any tickets available before the door time.
Secret and unexpected shows are nothing new for fans in Buffalo, New York. Many times over the years has Every Time I Die been able to perform at secret after shows, pop-up shows, and annual Christmas shows. Fans in their hometown welcome and turn out in great numbers at these special events.
Bassist Stephen Micciche was at the door to greet fans with a sincere handshake as they approached the venue. Guitarist Jordan Buckley manned the merch booth to distribute copies of new albums and posters, as well as providing signatures upon request. The room was filled with people happy to witness what would unfold.
From the first song until the last, Every Time I Die performed like their usual selves. There was only one thing that separated this show from any other, the songs. Despite a crowd of 300 people having only the knowledge of three singles, the room was full of chaos and excited partying.
From the first beat, pandemonium ensued. Moshing took up the entire dance floor, bodies went up into the air, and many flew off the stage back into the room. Just as an Every Time I Die show should be. The crowd continued to live up to the acclaim this band creates energetic live shows. As the show continued on, the energy increased over a period of two hours.
After listening to the album, it is hard to deny that the band is anything but kings of energetic music. The chaotic live shows transfer into the studio in a way that other bands could only hope to display. While the music may resonate more clearly on the album version, it does not lose any display of energy.
A first for the band, "Low Teens" was recorded in their hometown at GCR Audio. Keith mentioned at several of the last local shows that the band was excited to be able to finally record an album in their home city. Every Time I Die truly exhibits a great deal of respect and likeness for their hometown, a pride that resonates throughout their core audience.
Thirteen songs appear on this new album, three released prior to the album release date of September 23rd, 2016. The songs continue with the style of fast riffs from Andy Williams and Jordan Buckley, and one-liners from Keith Buckley on vocals. As has been the case on the last few albums, there are some melodic sections of clean vocals from Keith. There is even a song dedicated to fans of the Buffalo Bills, as mentioned by Keith on stage at the album release show.
The great Buffalo tailgate party is back, possibly strong as ever. Keith performs poetry over wonderful tracks, and the energy is alive and well. This is not an album to sleep on. Every Time I Die has proven that they are still the veteran kings who will come to your city and tear it apart with sound.
