This is the seventh studio album from the St Albans, Hertfordshire band. The band did a pre-tour over February, March and April this year to promote the record at the most iconic yet intimate venues nationwide. A mad concept, right? Well, no. The band wanted to support these venues that have taken a hit since 2020 and give a chance for their fans to see them up close and personal in all their glory. 

We begin with the title track, and wow, what a way to start. It is nothing like I have ever heard the band do before. This is something Beethoven would have written. It is more a symphony than anything else, and the sound is glorious. We then return to familiarity on ‘Set Me on Fire’, where the band brings their rock and dubstep combination. ‘It Hurts’ is more of a departure from dubstep as they incorporate rock with club. I have no idea why the band use dubstep, as not many have been fond of it since 2014, and god knows why it still has its own chart on Beatport.

This album leads on from their 2020 effort. I may not have been fond of that one neither, but it worked out in a live setting. This one will as well, going by that. I liked that ‘Leap into the Lightning’ ventured into drum n bass, adding an element of Pendulum, who have mastered the rock and drum n bass combination. 

Lead singer Rou said the record is a reminder for us all to smile in a world that gets more evil and sick by the day, so even though he might be releasing a lot of anger, there are more uplifting messages in the lyrics now and then.

Song recommendations: ‘A Kiss for the Whole World’, ‘Leap into the Lightning’, ‘It Hurts’

6/10