Nick Cline
Jul 22, 2024
Playlist picks to awaken the senses.
Hey, everyone! Sorry for the delay, but here we are again with another entry of ‘Nick's Corner’. This time around, we are going to recommend more local picks than national picks. So, buckle up! Let's get into this month's recommendation, which is filled with classics and your new favorite tracks.
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Losing Control by Sick at Heart
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First up on the chopping block, we have Losing Control by Sick at Heart. Losing Control is an absolute banger of a track. The raw emotion that is showcased in the track is something that everyone could use in their playlist. Reminiscent of Flyleaf with hints of Evanescence, Losing Control has hard-driven riffs, a body-rattling rhythm section, and soaring vocals. I highly recommend Losing Control for your playlist if you are looking for local talent that could easily compete with some national acts.
2
Lucidity by We Are the Virus
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Next, we have a killer jam from We Are the Virus. We Are the Virus offers a significant amount of instrumental metal to get your blood pumping. My favorite track from them is Lucidity. This track offers an intense onslaught of riffs, drums, and everything else you can ask for in an exceptionally mixed song. If you are looking for something to raise your heart rate, pump you up, or make you feel like you are about to power through your moments of life, then We Are the Virus has a multitude of tracks to offer you.
3
Alone by Stella Vir
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If you are looking for modern sounds that flow with the nostalgia of the early 2000s emo, alternative, and hard rock sound, Stella Vir's Alone is the right pick. This hard rock ballad has something for everyone with one sonically satisfying project that is just the tip of the iceberg when looking at the rest of their top-notch discography. I highly recommend this pick if you are looking for the next boost of adrenaline, but, at the same time, it brings you into a story of melancholy, hopes, and sentiments washed over in realization and reality.
4
The Thing That Should Not Be by Metallica
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For the next two picks, we are going to look at some nationally known acts, both classical and new. The Thing That Should Not Be by Metallica is the first classic pick to throw your way. This track is my favorite from Metallica's 1986 album, ‘Master of Puppets’. It's a sinister track wrapped in lyricism about Lovecraftian lore, haunting and melancholy music, and vocals that wrap the whole project together. If you want a classic thrash pick with epic standards of otherworldly stories, haunting riffs, and much more, this track would be the perfect pick for your playlist.
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Cosmic by Avenged Sevenfold
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Next, we have Cosmic by Avenged Sevenfold. From start to finish, Cosmic offers a wide range of sounds over its eight-minute runtime. It starts off somber, but, overtime, it builds more and more into a thematically excited set of tones, musical quality, and so much more. The riffs, chord progressions, solos, operatic sections, and storytelling are all above the tier of most modern rock. This is a quality choice for just about any playlist that I highly recommend.
Nick Cline is the powerhouse behind the Louisiana-based band, Phantum Sun, and loves checking out new music. Got something you think he'd like? Email us at mixedalternativemag@gmail.com.