Crank this to 9.6 of 11 - Editors' Pick
Released: 2022
Genre: Post-hardcore, Mathcore
Sounds Like: Dillinger Escape Plan, Norma Jean, Venom Prison
Homeland: UK
Album Overview
Rolo Tomassi have an established underground mathcore following after a few releases that will challenge bands like Dillinger Escape Plan or Botch
The latest effort by the UK/New Jersey mathcore quartet shows tremendous growth and maturity with the ability to expand their signature sound into areas of shoegaze and progressive metal
Where Myth Meets Memory is a bold and confident album with an abundance of textured progressive soundscapes; It's both dark and uplifting
The contrast is absolutely stunning on this album as it balances from moments of comforting piano driven structures to classic Rolo Tomassi crushing mathcore
Vocalist Eva Korman is at the top of her game and is becoming one of the more established female metal singers of our time. Her contrasting style is sensually soft, than hits you hits with the powerful mathcore scream
Track Listing:
1. Almost Always 6:30
2. Cloaked 3:54
3. Mutual Ruin 5:14
4. Labyrinthine 3:26
5. Closer 5:15
6. Drip 5:50
7. Prescience 4:54
8. Stumbling 2:50
9. To Resist Forgetting 4:04
10. The End Of Eternity 6:12
Standout Track(s)
Drip
This stellar track flows beautifully between mathcore and Post-rock. Eva's vocals are desperate and soft. Some of the best contrast to be found on this album.
Prescience
This one will get your blood pumping. The riff is tight and the rhythm is downright addictive. The percussion is heavy and the keys in the background provide more welcome contrast. The last minute takes a slight turn towards what sounds like mathcore doom, it's a brilliant turn of events.
Brew Pairing
The Substance IPA by Bissell Brothers Brewing in Maine is a great pairing with Where Myth Becomes Memory. This 6.6% hazy IPA has a nice crisp texture with a bit of citrus flavor.
Rolo Tomassi are:
Eva Korman – Lead vocals
James Spence – Backing vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizers
Chris Cayford – Guitar
Nathan Fairweather – Bass
Al Pott – Drums
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