Produced by Phillip Cope from Kylesa, Sleepwalker is the product of frustration. LMI come out of the box here with a classic hardcore punk sound filled with all the angst and anger of adolescence.
Artwork: This album's artwork was done by John Santos, who has done work for big names like Lamb of God, Torche, and Kvelertak. The imagery given all pertains to addiction and vices used to numb mental pain.
Structure: Sleepwalker is ten punk songs, back to back, with no filler or throwaway tracks. Every song counts, every song has a purpose, every song rips.
Sound: Immediately this record reminded me of the early hardcore pioneers - Negative Approach, Poison Idea, Black Flag - and although there are modern elements thrown in throughout the record's length, the overall sound never veers far from simple, bare bones, old school hardcore punk. The opening of "The Web" sums up the whole deal in about five seconds, and immediately conjures images of laced up boots and ripped jeans stomping a circle in the floor a suburban basement while the cops are pounding on the door after a noise complaint.
For Fans Of: Negative Approach, Dead Swans, Gallows
Favorite Lyrics: Hours inch on waiting for it all to end
Trying to deny what I know will happen next
Another pest in the web of misfortune
Another tool for someone else’s dream
Favorite Track: The Web
- Rats Nest
- Gutter King
- Sleeping Machines
- Rag Doll
- In The Blue
- Waiting on Melted Wax
- Endless Circles
- Destitute
- The Web
- Take and Continue
Rating: 4 / 5
-Brian
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