Day 107: The Heart From Your Hate by Trivium // 7

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Image result for trivium the sin and the sentenceGENRE: heavy metal
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It's about time I get back into something that's on the opposite side of the spectrum. Something that's not sadboi or sadgirl music/aesthetic. But, thinking about it again, maybe this song could fall into the same category. Is it the lyrics or the style that makes it sadboi music?

Nonetheless, Trivium is a pretty popular metal band that grew throughout the early 2000's, and I've just never bothered to listen to their music. The only thing I knew is that their band leader is part-Japanese, which is pretty rad considering there's little Asian representation in the American metal scene.

Regarding the song, the lyrics are a little cheesy, but the instrumentation is well-balanced, and the musical phrases blend well together to make a really coherent piece that flows well. The pacing that shifts from verse to chorus keeps things interesting. Matt Heafy's deeper voice is something I can really appreciate because it showcases an example of a successful band that doesn't require high-pitched screams, cleans, or vocals in general to reach a large audience. Along those lines, the guitar and drum work don't have to be overly complicated and impossible to play to sound amazing. Although I would appreciate a solo or crazy fill here and there, the quality of the composition itself, and the emotion of the performance injected into it is sufficient to make it an enjoyable piece.

Rating: 7/10


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