North Carolina’s various -core scenes have long been prolific and fertile. Raleigh stalwarts Attalus continue the tradition (of Hopesfall, Between the Buried and Me, and many others) on their epic new concept album, Into the Sea. Relentlessly melodic, simultaneously heartbreaking and life-affirming, Into the Sea is a surprising and refreshing new take on post-hardcore. Echoes of Boys Night Out, Chiodos, La Dispute, Thrice, and Brand New keep the album grounded, but surprises abound. Attalus can stand on their own.
In lieu of strong tracks, here’s a complete track listing. Into the Sea is an experience.
- The Ancient Mariner
- This Ship is Going Down
- Sirens
- Desolate Isle
- Man, O Shipwreck
- Step Out
- Albatross
- The Breath before the Plunge
- Into the Sea
- Coming Clean
- O the Depths
- Voices from the Shore
- Safe
- The Greater Tide
- Death Be Not Proud
- Message in a Bottle
A disclaimer: If earnest suburban Protestantism isn’t your thing, keep this one at arm’s length. Ignore the lyrics–whatever you have to do. Just let its profound musical ideas wash over you.
“Albatross”:
Buy the album and find out more here.
C.B. Crenshaw 
Awesome.
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