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Apr 27, 2016The sound palette of If Anything has been refined and expanded without compromising the band's explosive might.
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Jun 2, 2016On Outer Heaven, Greys take a major leap. Like, major leap. This will surely alienate some fans that prefer their more straightforward approach, but ambition should be rewarded.
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May 10, 2016If Anything was good, but this is the work of a band who are well on their way to establishing themselves as key cogs in their category.
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UncutApr 27, 2016Uber-angsty but hugely exciting. [Jun 2016, p.74]
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Apr 25, 2016As far as sophomore efforts go, Greys have stepped up their game considerably.
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Apr 20, 2016The result is often delightfully overwhelming in its heaviness, with the calm moments in between making the ear-splitting loud parts disturbingly jarring. These extreme peaks and valleys elevate the record into the realm of difficult but deeply satisfying art.
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Apr 20, 2016Outer Heaven is consistently enjoyable, but never too comfortable.
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Apr 20, 2016Outer Heaven's heightened ambitions are best measured in terms of density rather than sprawl: the most bracing songs here pack in more radiant guitar textures, a greater lyrical depth, and sharper hooks without sacrificing Greys' innate moshability and punk-schooled economy.
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Apr 20, 2016By challenging their listeners and pushing themselves, they manage to sound fresh by refusing to settle. Watching them work through their identity as a band offers a promising take on what an assured statement in the future would look like.
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Positive: 6 out of 9
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Mixed: 1 out of 9
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Negative: 2 out of 9
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Jun 25, 2016