PMToday - In Medias Res, Album Review

PMToday manages to create another defining album which pulls the band out of the cliche pool of Rise Record. New album 'In Medias Res' manages to give fans of the band a new feel and sound from their previous album 'And Then The Hurricane' released in 2007, which was one of the best albums of that year in my opinion. Fans who are looking for a duplicate sound of the previous album will be disappointed, which is not a bad thing. The band manages to create a new "radio worthy" sound that doesn't stray from the reason why fans loved them, the catchy riffs, the high-pitched vocals and the progressive flow that makes PMToday songs distinguishable from the rest.


Some may perceive the album to be more "soft" compared to the previous album but songs like 'Sad World' proves that the band still have a heavier edge to them and are capable of delivering and blending sounds to create a roller coaster album. Thought fans may look for more crunchy and heavy guitars in their songs, Lead guitarist Cuinn Brogan moves across the fret board to give their songs technicality, displaying his skills while not interrupting the flow of the song and blends everything perfectly together. It is in their solid arrangement and technicality that makes songs like "Don't Exist" and "Am I Wrong" unforgettable. These songs are a ride from start to finish, starting slow picking up pace in the chorus, slowing down, speeding up, creating a climax to songs that are 5 minutes feel like it ends after 2. Singer Connor Brogan's unique melodramatic vocals and lyrics such "I'm losing all my best friends we were all hypocrites" and "If I say i do i'd be lying to you" gives a sense of sincerity and adds to the overall feel of the album. The last song on the album "Composing A Commercial Product", a perfect end to the album with a happier sound and a sense of achievement.


Overall 'In Medias Res' is a great album worth every penny. This band takes the post-hardcore genre, made it their own, giving us a refreshing taste of a genre sinking into the generic. The only negative comment I can give on this album is that it ends leaving the audience wanting more. A Five star experience for fans of the genre.