The way I see it, when it comets hardcore music, fuck every other band in the world cause Envy is still around, holding it down. are legends of hardcore music. No other singer in the genre holds a candle to the heartbreaking stylings of Tetsuya. I have no fucking idea what he's growling about, but it affects me more than all the other cats whose words I grasp. Musically the band seems to be tailored specifically towards my interests: a screamo band evolving and experimenting with post-rock convictions. In my opinion, the transition towards more introspective and atmospheric releases has been really smooth. Both Abyssal and Insomniac Doze fused the two genres together flawlessly; and while a lot of purists will say that All the Footprints You've Ever Left and the Fear Expected Ahead and A Dead Sinking Story both show Envy at the top of their game; I would argue that any band who refuses to grow and experiment is doomed to become redundant. Their willingness to try new things and expand outside of their comfort zone, is what really sets Envy apart from the hundreds of bands playing aggressive music. Envy is truly an inspired band with a genuine aura of creativity that surrounds them. Recitation is one of those wonderful experiences that blends their newfound love for dramatic undercurrents and their old, gut-punchers. I'd like to think of it as A Dead Sinking Story mixed with Insomniac Doze. The atmospherics are still there but the album as a whole feels a lot lighter and uplifting. The cohesive nature of the album feels effortless, as each song is woven together by segments of Tetsuya speaking softly (however, it should be noted that this is the only time I wished I could understand what he was saying). Everything about the ebb and flow of the album is perfectly in sync, this band that started almost twenty years ago feels fresh and wide eyed, and yet there is a mature harmony at work. It may be less inspired than other Envy releases, but it is without a doubt their most grown up record to date.
-YtWt
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