GOSPEL

It's only a single, but it's enough to keep the pipe dream of new music from Gospel alive for over a decade now, because it's just so completely unlike anything else. "Screamo King Crimson" is what their debut is often described as, and this takes the prog half of their sound for a proper spin, hinting at some incredible middle ground between avant-prog mania and post-hardcore intensity. Even if that fabled sophomore never does arrive, this single at the least proves that the fusion can work, and perhaps lays the groundwork for some bold pioneers in the future.

7.9 (7th listen)

Part of my listening diary from my facebook music blog - www.facebook.com/TheExoskeletalJunction

Seriously though, there are loads of different Screamo bands. Some of them play some sort of "emo-violence", which musically is almost like rough and primitive True Black Metal; some of them are more poppy and mainstream, close to Metalcore or Pop-Punk; but there are also some inventive and challenging Post-Hardcore/Screamo bands, like THE FALL OF TROY and ELEVENTH HE REACHES LONDON. GOSPEL is a lot like these mentioned two, but they also have their own distinguishable manner. Check "What Means of Witchery?" and especially "Paper Tigers" before claiming that these emokids can't play their instruments and/or write good songs! Highly recommended, especially for those who are tired of regressive Prog.