For The Fallen Dreams Release Their Eponymous Album

By Phil Hawkins

Their latest self-titled release is built around explosive breakdowns, heavy hitting hooks and a lyrical menagerie that touches on topics such as an introspective glimpse into the human condition, as well as, brotherhood and camaraderie.

Over the tenure of their career For The Fallen Dreams have demonstrated an solid ability to evolve and adapt their sound without compromising the core components of their sound. With a career that could be defined by dedication and progression it is easy to see how and why the band have made themselves a staple within the heavy music community around the globe.

The album opens with “RE-Animate” which quickly sets the pace for the album as a whole. The track showcases some solid drumwork that is prevalent throughout and adds to the dynamics constructed within each track. Layered with the soaring guitars and bass the instrumentation creates a big sound that crushingly remarkable. “What If” follows and continues to add to solid (and fast paced) drumwork that was present on the previous track. Intertwined in the track is a more melodic approach mixed within the breakdown heard in the chorus. “Last One Out” follows suite and stays in a fairly similar tempo as the two prior tracks that opened up the album and lead into the “middle” segment of the album.

“Without You,” the album’s latest single, kicks off with a more melodic approach and seems less aggressive vocally but still manages to provide a unique musical/vocal collaboration that shows that the band is more than just another aggressively heavy band. “Testify” and “Searching…” are both solid tracks that continue to showcase the more melodic side with “Searching…” carrying some solid contrasts throughout. “Suprapersonal” picks the tempo back up and is intricately crafted vocally as distorted vocals against the clean vocals are a perfect combination of aggressive and melodic culminating in a remarkably composed track.

“No Heaven” is another solid offering that feels like it would really come to life in the live setting as the energy felt within the track seems almost transcendent. “Sulfate” and “Lavender” begin the descent to the end of the album with “Lavender” feeling a bit out of place due to the vocal effect used on about half of the track. However, it makes up for it with hook and breakdown that both feel like a gut punch to get your attention. “Chemicals” closes out the album and wastes no time as it opens with a musical kick to the head which ascends in to another solidly crafted track that encompasses both the heavy and melodic in harmonious unison.

Overall, For The Fallen Dreams will appeal to long time (and new) fans of the band, as well as, fans of heavy music in general. It has a intricate blend of aggressive and melodic that doesn’t feel forced or overdone in a genre where it can often be hard to carve out a unique sound.

The band just wrapped a tour with Gideon, but have stated that more tour dates are coming soon.

For The Fallen Dreams is available now via Arising Empire on all major streaming and digital platforms or you can purchase physical copies via the band’s Merch Bucket store.