Often times, bands are measured by their sophomore records. When a band releases a debut that blows fans away, they wanna see what the next record holds. If it delivers, the fans really cling to them.
Yours to Take, the sophomore full-length record from metalcore rockers These Hearts, which is set for release today, summarizes this and shows the band really coming into their own.
Their previous record
, Forever Ended Yesterday, was a great debut and catapulted the band onto most of the major festivals. Since then, fans have been itching for the follow-up and they won’t be let down in the least bit.
With
Yours to Take, These Hearts go in a much more melodic, groovy and comfortable direction and it’s clear the band is more comfortable and confident here.
Then bring in Bert Poncet and Mattie Montgomery to guest on a few tracks and you’ve got a home run of an album here.
Even people who didn’t like
Forever Ended Yesterday will find something to love in
Yours to Take.
Rating: 8.5/10
-Reggie Edwards