Single Review: Meteor by State Faults

State Faults - Meteor 
No Sleep Records 

State Faults' new single, "Meteor", is an interesting proposition.  Teaming together panicked screams and somewhat math-y instrumentation, the track is a masterclass in how to make your listener feel like the world is ending.  The band themselves explained "Meteor" as trying to convey a panic attack through music and, by jove, they succeed. 

Despite its brevity, "Meteor" suggest we should be very excited for the band's upcoming No Sleep Records debut. Johnny Andrews'  strained, incoherent screams sound almost painful and, whilst it isn't exactly pleasant, his vocal performance is the reason people scream over music. With earphones in, his screams block out the world and leave you exhilarated and, possibly, a little angrier than you were before you pressed play. 

The instrumentation isn't quite as all-consuming, however the band strike a chord with their somewhat discordant but not incredibly heavy sound. Borrowing a little from recent emo, they never slip into generic angry music and stay constantly interesting. 

Overall, "Meteor" is an intense track which fulfills all of its aims. If this is anything to go by, are on the verge of releasing one of the year's best heavy albums. 

Written by Kelly Doherty