A Calculated Use of Sound

by Protest the Hero

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  • Type: EP
  • Released: 1 May 2003
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 25:17
  • Community rating: 2.84/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Tim Millar, Arif Mirabdolbaghi, Rody Walker, Luke Hoskin, Scott Komer, London Spicoluk, Moe Carlson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a pivotal transition in their sonic trajectory, 'A Calculated Use of Sound' sees the band moving away from their punk roots to embrace complex metalcore. The recording introduces sophisticated song structures and politically charged lyricism reflecting socialist themes, establishing the aggressive and progressive foundation they would expand upon in future full-length records.

Genres

Descriptors: male-vocalist, melodic, progressive, technical, harsh-vocals, conscious, political, punchy, socialism

Tracklist

  1. Red Stars Over the Battle of the Cowshed (2:51)
  2. An Apathetic New World (3:07)
  3. These Colours Don't Run (3:13)
  4. Soft Targets Dig Softer Graves (4:26)
  5. Fear and Loathing in Laramie (3:28)
  6. Led Astray (4:32)
  7. I Am Dmitri Karamazov and the World is My Father (3:36)

Credits

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