Review
"The Way It Ends" by Currents is a testament to the raw power of human emotion channeled through the prism of metalcore. Brian Wille's vocals are a force of nature, his throat-ripping screams and emotive clean passages serving as a conduit for the album's themes of abandonment and inner turmoil. The juxtaposition of airy, ambient sections with aggressive, dissonant riffage creates a sonic landscape that mirrors the turbulent nature of the human psyche, inviting listeners to confront their own demons in the crucible of sound.
The technical prowess displayed on tracks like "Poverty Of Self" and "Split" is nothing short of alchemical, transmuting base musical elements into auditory gold. Adam "Nolly" Getgood's production acts as a perfect equilibrium, allowing each instrument to shine without overshadowing the others. This balance extends to the songwriting itself, with each track maintaining its own identity while contributing to a cohesive whole. The album's closing salvo, "How I Fall Apart" and "Better Days," serves as a cathartic denouement, leaving listeners emotionally spent yet somehow renewed. - Dante
