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"X" is the tenth studio album from American rock band Nonpoint, released 24 August 2018 through Spinefarm Records UK.
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Consisting of ten tracks, X begins with “Empty Batteries,” the longest song of the album. A subtle rumble grabs the listener’s attention while ambient sounds flow in. Then, what comes off as soft yet dooming violin and screeching high-pitched sounds, hide what comes off like a fire burning/crackling off in the distance. Needless to say, the fast-paced guitar riffs send the opening off to a wild ride and strong start for the album.
On the other hand, the ballad “Feel The Way I Feel” introduces sweetly distorted guitar chimes before a mid-tempo beat kicks in with Soriano’s filtered sounding vocals. It easily holds as the most relatable song on X, digging into brutally honest lyrics such as “Both of my hands are tied. My brain is fried. Thinking of a way I can just get even with you.” Last, but certainly not least, closing out the album, “Position One” falls into a slamming groove. The guitar effects beautifully bleed out, giving the composition more texture than most, combining multiple elements for a strong finish.
Nonpoint’s X is everything fans could have wished for during their small break. A veteran band who continue to battle on proves Rock is not dead. Showing growth, all while doing a great job of blending influences and their own personal touch, X is guaranteed to leave listeners hungry for more.
Reviewed by Tara Shea for crypticrock.com
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