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Halflives: Inferno

The Long and Short of Inferno

Inferno is alternative rock at its finest, blending elements of pop, punk, hard rock perfectly together as musical taste buds are satisfied to the fullest. The theme of the album has a bit of an angry tone with frustration, pain and brokenness taking on different forms as the album progresses. Ultimately the final track brings a resolution to the story.

The bottom line: Catchy and captivating tunes will have you hooked on Halflives while tension grips you until it lets you go.

Review of Inferno

This album kicks ass. The first track on the 5-song EP, “everybody knows it,” is an in your face punk rock feel with a cheeky message about the state of things that reminds me of a dumpster fire meme - ‘nothing to see here.’ “sorry mom x” is more of a pop/alt rock vibe, melodic guitars and smooth vocals backed by a steady rock beat. The tune is an unapologetic apology and admission of how messed up and imperfect one can be and not live up to the hype (I think that’s what the kids are saying these days).

“Dynamite” has a Miley Cirus “Wrecking Ball”-esque style with a tune and concept video demonstrating the beauty and brokenness of human relationships. Appropriately with the theme of the album, “EVERYTHING SUCKS!” comes next. This is my favorite song on the album because I am a fan of spoken word (almost rap). It’s fun to listen to, and basically blaming someone else for life’s problems.

All great rock bands can deliver a ballad at some point on a pop/punk/rock album. “Oblivion” rounds out Inferno nicely with a lovely piano chart and beautiful singing which resolves the frustration and pain expressed in the previous tracks with a much calmer message of finding someone to save the day.

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Published on July 19, 2024