The second full-length from this South Jersey/Philly five-piece. Conveyor shows how much the band has matured since 2007's Never Suspend Disbelief and are starting to blaze their own musical path more than wearing their influences on their sleeves. The 13 tracks that make up Conveyor are the band's most ambitious work to date and fuse the band's intelligent and thought provoking lyrics with melodic hardcore punk that surly has it's roots in bands like Refused and Strike Anywhere but clearly show the band's intention to write their own storyline.
The LP version of this record includes an awesome diecut gatefold jacket, full-color sleeve, poster, and digital download coupon. The first pressing of 500 comes in black (100) and black/yellow mix (400 and mostly solid yellow with some variation throughout/no guarantee on what version of yellow you'll receive) colored vinyl!
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Been following Somos for many years, feeling that they had an opus in them...well, here it is. Driving pop-punk sensibilities lend an upbeat tone in contrast to the grim lyrical proceedings, and they absolutely pull it off. Evocative music that's been on repeat for me all month long. RIP, Phil PaintedDogs
The verse "Can't even buy a coffee without exploiting someone" got me. It really hits hard. For the entire length of the album it felt like the end of the world.
But to be perfectly honest, it's just how life is these days. And it's fucked up. szczur