Soul Structure

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Soul Structure
Soul Structure.jpg
Studio album by
Higher Power
Released19 May 2017 (2017-05-19)
StudioHoly Mountain and Mutiny Studios
Genre
Length30:16
LabelFlatspot
ProducerJoel Grind
Higher Power chronology

(2015) 		Soul Structure
(2017) 		27 Miles Underwater
(2020)
Singles from 27 Miles Underwater
  1. "Can't Relate"
    Released: 6 April 2017[1]

Soul Structure is the debut studio album by British hardcore punk band Higher Power. The album was released on 17 May 2017 through Flatspot Records.

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Echoes and DustPositive[2]
Exclaim!9/10[3]
Ghost Cult Magazine9.0/10[4]
Punknews.org4/5 stars[5]
Rock Sound7/10[6]
Sputnikmusic4/5[7]

Soul Structure was well received by contemporary music critics.

Composition[]

The album makes use melodic singing counterposed by hardcore punk instrumentals.[3] Many tracks incorporate vocal elements of alternative rock.[8] In particular, writer Kieran Mitchell described vocalist Jimmy Wizard's singing as comparable to those used by Jane’s Addiction and Shelter.[4] Similarly, Metal Hammer writer Luke Morton said that the album "channels the band’s influences of melodic hardcore but sounds like Perry Farrell is on vocals".[9] Revolver writer Dan Epstein said the album has a "dynamic thrash/crossover sound".[10] Karol Kamiński of Idioteq.com said the album "is about positive expression of aggression and a form of escapology. It is angry music – but lyrically they convey a lot about themselves as people. It’s about finding a positive outlet for their anger, whether it’s social issues or mental health, it’s adding a social consciousness and depth to what traditionally is quite a one-dimensional genre of music".[11]

Branan Ranjanathan of Exclaim! described the album as "Combining classic NYHC-isms with grooves and melodic vocals reminiscent of Life of Agony, the unit go to great lengths to establish themselves as different from run-of-the-mill hardcore bands — and succeed".[3] PunkNews.org described the album as possessing "all the groove of early nineties post-hardcore while also showcasing a musical style that is innovative in the often-derivative hardcore underground".[5] In an article for Echoes and Dust, the album was described as mixing "East Coast hardcore grooves (think NYHC meets that Boston style) with a looser and more riffy LA vibe a la Suicidal Tendencies and topping it off with a UK hardcore grit".[2] In an article for Rock Sound, writer David Mclaughlin described the album as "the UK’s answer to Turnstile".[6] Kieran Mitchell of Ghost Cult Magazine praised the album for "bridging the gap between pop-punk and Nineties New York Hardcore".[4]

Track listing[]

No.TitleLength
1."Can't Relate"2:40
2."Looking Inward"3:22
3."Balance"2:55
4."Hole"2:16
5."Four Walls Black"2:24
6."Between Concrete and Sky"3:48
7."Burning"4:30
8."Embrace"1:36
9."Reflect"3:40
10."You Ain't Much"3:05
Total length:30:16

Personnel[]

The following individuals were credited with the production, artwork, and recording of the album.[12]

  • Misha Hering — Recording
  • James Atkinson — Vocals
  • Arthur Rizk — Mixing
  • Joel Grind — Mastering
  • Sam Bailey — Artwork

References[]

  1. ^ "Higher Power - Can't Relate Official Music Video". 6 April 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Brown, Gavin (24 May 2017). "Higher Power — Soul Structure". Echoes and Dust. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Ranjanathan, Branan (17 May 2017). "Higher Power Soul Structure". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Mitchell, Kieran (16 May 2017). "Higher Power – Soul Structure". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Fromli, Mike (25 February 2018). "Higher Power - Soul Structure". Punknews.org. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b McLaughlin, David (11 May 2017). "Higher Power - 'Soul Structure'". Rock Sound. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Higher Power - Soul Structure". sputnikmusic.com. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  8. ^ Bushell, Glen. "HIGHER POWER – 'SOUL STRUCTURE'". Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  9. ^ Morton, Luke. "Higher Power: Hardcore without boundaries". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  10. ^ EPSTEIN, DAN. "MEET HIGHER POWER: POSITIVE HARDCORE WITH "SOUND NO ONE ELSE WAS TRYING"". Revolver. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  11. ^ Kamiński, Karol. "Leeds thrash hardcore act HIGHER POWER premieres new track". Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  12. ^ "FSR31 - Soul Structure". Flatspot Records. Retrieved 22 March 2020.

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