Just under 28 minutes of vicious, heavy, chaotic hardcore that will absolutely blow out your car speakers. You Won’t Go is as fierce and angry as you’d imagine. The guitar riffs and great drumming carry each song. Bryan Garris is unhinged at moments and to most Knocked Loose fans, that’s exactly what they want. The collaborations with Poppy and Chris Motionless also lead to strong moments in the short run time. The big problem with the album is the mixing and production. It goes past a wall of sound and has audio clipping in several tracks. Imagine that much force with Garris shrieking his head off, and you have several moments on You Won’t Go that make you have to pause and shake it off. Does it hit hard? Yes. Is it hard to listen to? At times, also yes. The production choices hold back the listener from enjoying some of this. Fun album with music that I’m sure will hit like a truck live. Just don’t play it full blast in your ear buds for fear of going deaf. 7/10
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“Knocked Loose‘s highly anticipated third album “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” is a relentless and uncompromising tour de force that cements their status as one of the most vital and exhilarating bands in modern hardcore. The album is a visceral, 27-minute onslaught of blistering riffs, pummeling breakdowns, and Bryan Garris’ guttural vocals that hit with the force of a wrecking ball.
Pushing Boundaries
While staying true to their punishing metalcore roots, Knocked Loose pushes their sound to new heights of intensity and experimentation on this record. Songs like the industrial-tinged “Slaughterhouse 2” featuring Chris Motionless and the dissonant “Moss Covers All” showcase the band’s willingness to incorporate unsettling atmospherics and unconventional structures.
The addition of guitarist Nicko Caulderon’s screams adds another layer of ferocity, perfectly complementing Garris’ signature shrieks.
Standout tracks like the catchy yet brutal “Don’t Reach For Me” and the dynamic closer “Sit & Mourn” demonstrate the band’s ability to craft memorable and nuanced compositions amidst the chaos.
Uncompromising Intensity
What truly sets “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” apart is its sheer, unrelenting intensity. From the opening salvo of “Trapped in the Grasp of a Memory” to the final notes of “Sit & Mourn,” the album is a non-stop barrage of sonic aggression that never lets up.
Knocked Loose has amplified and concentrated their sound into something so potent that it demands the listener’s full attention and visceral engagement.
While some may find the album’s uncompromising heaviness overwhelming, it’s a testament to Knocked Loose’s singular vision and unwavering commitment to their craft. “You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To” is a landmark release that solidifies the band’s place at the forefront of modern hardcore, pushing the boundaries of the genre while staying true to its primal roots.” (Perplexity)
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Knocked Loose You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To Album Review
