Use Your Heart is Sorry Holly’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
From the moment the first chords of Earth Tones and Pastels hit, it’s clear that Sorry Holly is a band that respects its roots while carving out something distinctly their own.
Use Your Heart is Sorry Holly’s Album Out Now
The gritty, straightforward guitar riff that opens the track immediately sets the tone—a raw energy that feels like a nod to the grunge era, but with a more polished, contemporary twist.
It’s a bold introduction to an album that blends the old with the new, and Earth Tones and Pastels kicks off with a promise of something unique.
The album’s opener is brash and melodic, establishing a style that runs through much of Use Your Heart. Dental is another standout track early on, delivering a high-energy performance that’s both musically powerful and incredibly catchy.
There’s a great balance between the punch of grunge and the sweetness of a melody that sticks with you, creating a dynamic sound that makes it hard to resist.
Then there’s Cauchy-Euler, which takes things in a slightly different direction. The introduction of acoustic guitar—strummed with an almost aggressive intensity—shifts the mood before the band explodes back into its signature style.
It’s a clever transition that keeps the album fresh, highlighting the band’s ability to move between genres without losing their identity. As the track builds, the whole band joins in, adding layers of sound that pull the listener into the experience.
One of the album’s more striking moments comes with Hell is Paved, a track that offers a chord progression that immediately calls to mind the heavy, haunting sounds of Alice in Chains.
This is a song that leans into hard rock territory, but there’s something almost unsettling about it, with a melody that feels deliberately unstable, yet strangely captivating. It’s a perfect example of how Sorry Holly plays with tension and release, crafting dark and compelling music.
Another highlight is the interlude track, int. A short, minimalist piece, it serves as a reflective pause in the middle of the album, allowing the listener to catch their breath before diving back into the more intense tracks.
It’s a thoughtful inclusion, giving Use Your Heart a sense of flow and structure while also showing the band’s depth and willingness to experiment.
But perhaps the most energizing moment on the album is How Fast Are You Going?—a song that practically demands you sing along.
There’s a driving energy here that makes it impossible to stay still, a true anthem for anyone who’s ready to let go and embrace the raw power of rock. It’s a blast of adrenaline, a perfect soundtrack for anyone who wants to feel alive in the moment.
To close things out, Use Your Heart brings the album full circle. The title track is a striking departure from the rest of the album’s intensity, with a more introspective, minimalist feel.
There’s a delicacy to it that contrasts with the album’s heavier moments, showing another side of the band that’s soft yet powerful. It’s a fitting end to an album that spans a range of moods and sounds, leaving you wanting more, ready to hit play once again.
Use Your Heart is Sorry Holly’s Album Out Now!
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Hailing from Portland, OR, Sorry Holly is a post-punk trio ten years in the making. Life gets in the way in many shapes and forms, keeping the band apart for a few scattered years. But in 2023, the band headed to Chicago, IL to record their first full length with producer Simon Small at Type One Studios. The debut album “Use Your Heart” is a dedication to lost loves and forgotten friends. A sonic wave of emo noise with an energetic live show to match. Sorry Holly is ready to give you a demonstration in poetic rock and roll justice.
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