Pierce the Veil – The Jaws of Life

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Artist: Pierce the Veil

Title: The Jaws of Life

Year: 2023

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1. Death Of An Executioner (4:27)
2. Pass The Nirvana (3:17)
3. Even When I’m Not With You (2:54)
4. Emergency Contact (4:00)
5. Flawless Execution (4:00)
6. The Jaws Of Life (3:42)
7. Damn The Man, Save The Empire (3:57)
8. Resilience (3:40)
9. Irrational Fears - Interlude (0:21)
10. Shared Trauma (4:13)
11. So Far So Fake (3:56)
12. 12 Fractures (3:01)

Review

Diving into Pierce the Veil's fifth studio album, "The Jaws of Life," you'll immediately sense a shift from their earlier repertoire. Dropping on February 10, 2023, this album marks the band's first without drummer Mike Fuentes, who exited in 2017 amidst some pretty heavy allegations. Enter Brad Hargreaves of Third Eye Blind fame, injecting a fresh pulse into the band's heartbeat. Steering toward a more melodic, intimate vibe, their sound embraces the gritty spirit of '90s grunge. Vic Fuentes' vocals take you on a journey of resilience, perfectly captured in the title track, "The Jaws of Life."

Not just cruising with old tricks, the band ropes in collaborations with Chloe Moriondo and Brad Hargreaves, spicing things up and adding layers of variety. With Paul Meany taking the helm on production, the album glistens with a polish that brings their newfound direction to the forefront. Critics are nodding in approval, tossing a solid 73/100 on Metacritic their way. "The Jaws of Life" doesn't just follow the well-trodden path; it blazes a new trail, showing off Pierce the Veil's prowess in evolving while keeping their high-voltage passion in check. - Scarlett