Within these 9 songs, there is so much emotion, so much detailed storytelling, and music which highlights inner conflicts. The sound may seem upbeat at times, but there’s definitely an undercurrent of darkness protruding, and the whole experience sticks to this formula. Though this is true, it doesn’t affect the quality, and it actually serves well and creates an emotional connection.

Loveless do not hold back here, and the lyrics do not become suppressed, they bloom with intensity and meaning. And End Of An Era drives home many sequences of events. These events carry weight, and the words used stir up drama, in a good, honest fashion. Strands of poetry make the grade, and metaphorical language creates a spark, too.

Hopelessness dwells inside the music as well. And Loveless knows they’re feeling the complications of dreaming too hard, when dreaming feels out of place these days. Happiness gets overwhelmed by sadness, and the band members have given their thoughts on a record which gifts songs brooding in content, but excel when they’re fully maximised.

Poppy elements deliver that needed modernity, and the rock influence adds diversity. Is It Me begins the record. The chorus serves up melancholy, and the story unfolds, while that riff carries energy. Those internal monologues break out, too. Killing Time offers pop punk and a desired riff. Hope has a stint here. Just Like I Do opens calmly, and the lyrics showcase visions of heartbreak. Everest has poppy notes, and the pessimism becomes apparent even more here, though the lyrics channel heartache.

End Of An Era is a good, honest record brimming in sombre anecdotes, and gritty realism. The band has merged pop and rock to a desired level, while also developing contrasting styles.

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