Is Survived By - Touche Amore
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third full-length release for the five-piece hardcore band led by Jeremy Bolm was produced by Brad Wood.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Alternative Press
    Sep 20, 2013
    100
    While some bands might try to ignore the pressure that comes with a raised profile, Touche seem to have embraced it, producing their most frantic, panicked, passionate and best album of their career. [Oct 2013, p.81]
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  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 25, 2013
    98
    Is Survived By is a genuine, life-affirming piece of art that’ll move even the blackest of souls.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Sep 24, 2013
    91
    Is Survived By is Touché Amoré feeling comfortable in its own skin, while remaining unafraid to shake off some of the dead flakes acquired over the years; and the group is all the better for it.
  4. No Ripcord
    Oct 2, 2013
    80
    Each moment on Is Survived By is a hotly tempered emotional assault that leaves no closet-bound skeleton unaccounted for an un-torched.
  5. Kerrang!
    Oct 7, 2013
    80
    Touche are still gonna pull at heartstrings, but now they'll suffocate and strangle you with them, too. [21 Sep 2013, p.53]
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  6. Pitchfork
    Oct 4, 2013
    80
    Within these songs is the struggle in realizing that self-esteem comes more from estimable acts than outside validation. Is Survived By should receive plenty praise anyway, but Touché Amoré lead by example.
  7. This Is Fake DIY
    Sep 20, 2013
    70
    Exploring further realms--both musically and lyrically--with familiar hands, heads and hearts, this is an album, and a band, ready to give survival a go.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. H-Train87600
    Sep 27, 2013
    10
    Firstly, people, this isn't Deafheaven, so please stop with the useless comparisons. 2 different bands with 2 different sounds, one post rock/black metal one punk rock (Rant-mode off).

    Now time for the review. This album is overall phenomenal and unique. Touche Amore really dug deep for this one, with incredibly solemn and at times melancholic lyrics. Another thing, I urge people to get past the lead singer's vocals (even though I personally enjoy them as they emphasize the band's unique sound) and actually LISTEN to the music; lyrics, instruments and all. You will find an amazing punk rock album, enjoyable through many listens.    … Expand
  2. mrich
    Sep 30, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've heard this year. This group has the most self-actualized lyrics, and the melodies kill. I almost have a hard time listening to anything else right now. I love this album. It is really amazing. It reminded me of when I read Hamlet. But I felt the emotion quickly; and I couldn't sit still once I did.… Expand
  3. staubin
    Sep 27, 2013
    9
    Detective, you can't just lump all indie rock and punk rock together. Sunbather was a pleasant intro to black metal because it's really not a black metal album; it incorporates large swaths of shoegaze and other genres that make it unique. Similarly Touche Amore isn't mall punk or hardcore revival, this album as well as the previous, parting the sea between brightness and me, reveal a blend of elements of emo, hardcore, post punk, and other genres found in alternative music. Just because you liked one blend and not the other, doesn't make it unoriginal. I would say however that you do make one point; this is an album for genre enthusiasts rather than genre explorers. You can see why most of the high reviews are from punk rock reviewers; while the lyrics are generally thoughtful and the songs are pretty well constructed anyone who is not used to this type of music is likely to be discouraged by the vocals.… Expand
  4. Detective
    Sep 30, 2013
    2
    "How old were you when you first grew out of Touche Amore?" Skillet is my favorite indie rock band, Sunbather is my favorite indie/punk rock album. Touche Amore's Is Survived By is just like Sunbather.… Expand

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