Review: The Measure Of - Is Nothing Sacred (Single)

The Measure Of - Is Nothing Sacred (Single)
Release Date: April 17, 2013
Record Label: Self Released
Rating: 8/10
For Fans Of: La Dispute, Old Gray
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The Measure Of is a screamily angry five piece post-hardcore band from Austin, Tx. "Is Nothing Sacred" is their new single. And what a cracker of a single it is. Whilst The Measure Of have already managed to prove to us over the course of their last couple of releases that they're certainly renegades to watch out for, it's still a surprise when a band, so relatively new, pack such a punch.

"Is Nothing Sacred" serves two purposes. Firstly, it lures us in with winding, reserved instrumentation that any post-rock band would be proud of, then it, y'know, melts our faces with all of the screaming, shouting and heaviness one could possibly desire from a band of The Measure Of 's ilk. However, The Measure Of command just enough control over vitriolic rage, that it never becomes overdone or less affecting. The lyrics are wonderfully on the spot, managing to be poetic and sad simultaneously. Oh yeah, and they reference The Smiths in a post-hardcore song, which is quite admirable.

Overall, "Is Nothing Sacred" it's a promising sign of things to come. Passionate and restrained, all at once, The Measure Of have already mastered their art form, all that awaits now is to see how they direct it. If you're not convinced by me download it here for free.

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