Every Time I Die is one of the more abstract and certainly underestimated bands as far as the hardcore genre goes. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, the Southern metalcore band formed in 1998 to create a four piece set with members Keith Buckley, Jordan Buckley, Andrew Williams and Josh Newton that would bring forth an obscure sound that was unheard of. They released their first album "Last Night In Town" in 2001 under their former label, Ferret Records. The band then proceeded to tour with Killswitch Engage, a heavy melodic hardcore group the following year. The band has also played alongside Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, The Bled and The Human Abstract and has been featured on Guitar Hero 2, Motorstorm and Jimmy Kimmel Live. In 2003, the band had replaced former bassist, Aaron Ratajczak with Steven Micciche. With Micciche, the band released their second debut album in 2003 entitled Hot Damn! which included songs such as "Floater", "Ebolarama" and Pornogratherapy". The third album, Gutter Phenomenon, was one of the more praised albums Every Time I Die had produced yet, after the release, the band had acquired yet another bassist, Keller Harbin of the Chariot. Gutter Phenomenon included favorites such as "Champing At The Bit" and "The New Black" which was featured on Guitar Hero 2. However, though their previous albums have been a success; this review is about their newest debut album called "New Junk Aesthetic".
The album was released on September 15 and is the first off Epitaph Records that the band has made while signed to them. More popular songs include "Wanderlust", "Host Disorder", "White Smoke", and "Goddamn Kids These Days." The album definitely has more of an edgier feel than the others. The songs seem to include more melodic pieces and the lyrics contain a greater range of subject material. The CD shows off how well Every Time I die has captured the ability to incorporate the very wayward and bizarre mind of an individual and relate it to common idealistic views. The band as a whole seems to be creating more of a smooth sound but never the less has maintained their edgy, different, and somewhat outlandish style that listeners crave. Lead riffs and vocals are at the top of their game in this album however the only criticism is there can be times when parts of one song will sound similar to another. Every Time I Die is by no means for the weak minded. "New Junk Aesthetic" may not be the best album that the band has produced, but definitely does not cease to please fans by any means.
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