Portland-based post-punk trio Sorry Holly debuts their first full-length album, Use Your Heart, under Sad Times Productions, delivering a striking blend of raw emotion and calculated chaos. Across 12 tracks, the band weaves haunting melodies, sharp instrumentals, and introspective lyrics into a visceral listening experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and refreshing.
The album opens with "Earth Stones and Pastels," a mesmerizing track that builds layers of atmospheric guitar and rolling basslines, setting the tone for the emotional journey ahead. Tracks like "Dental" and "Cauchy-Euler" showcase the band’s ability to merge intellectual themes with punk energy, while "Hell Is Paved" injects a ferocious rhythm reminiscent of classic punk rebellion.
A notable highlight is "Bianca," a darkly romantic track that lingers with its somber tone and aching lyrics. Following this is "Curse You, Kerr," which amplifies the intensity with biting lyrics and frenzied percussion, offering listeners a cathartic release. "SJC" provides a reflective interlude before "(Int)" dives into experimental territory, giving the album a dynamic twist.
"Tenderly, Lovingly" and "Lost and Found" anchor the emotional depth of the album, balancing tenderness with post-punk’s raw edge. The penultimate track, "How Fast Are You Going?" is an adrenaline-pumping anthem that begs to be played live. Closing with the title track, "Use Your Heart," the album crescendos into a poignant message of vulnerability and resilience: “Use your heart as a compass in the dark.”
Produced with care by Sad Times Productions, Use Your Heart captures the band’s authenticity and DIY ethos. Sorry Holly’s intricate soundscapes, inspired by past anxieties and old loves, ensure the album resonates deeply. For fans of post-punk and emotionally charged music, Use Your Heart is a debut to remember a bold declaration of what Sorry Holly stands for and what’s yet to come.
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