When the Baltimore band Turnstile announced their comeback earlier this year with the remarkable title track from their fourth album, it was hard to see its opening notes as anything but a deep breath before the leap. Introduced by the dreamy, pastel-toned synths and reverberating vocals that characterized their previous release, the Grammy-nominated ‘GLOW ON’ from 2021, the progression of ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ into a colossal, stadium-ready anthem is deeply gratifying for various reasons, notably for showcasing the band's skill in balancing weightiness with lightness so adeptly. This spirit of oscillating between a profound awareness of their heavy origins and a persistent desire for experimental exploration is what renders this fourth album a crucial and exhilarating work, likely to propel them further from the hardcore scene and closer to mainstream recognition. For instance, ‘SOLE’ features riffs that are so raw and visceral that you can almost sense the sweat of the mosh pit, transitioning into the Smiths-like guitar rhythm of ‘I CARE’, which is then followed by a robust shout-along chorus that plunges listeners back into the realm of stage-divers and crowd-surfers. Meanwhile, ‘DULL’ crackles with erratic feedback and minimal vocals around a fierce main refrain that delivers a punishing nu-metal impact, while the adrenaline-fueled intensity of ‘SUNSHOWER’ is unexpectedly interrupted by a tranquil flute solo from London musician and Sons of Kemet member Shabaka Hutchings. Later, ‘LOOK OUT FOR ME’ starts as an intense, fist-pumping anthem but quickly transforms into a haze of smoky electronica, infused with a poignant touch of melancholy (enhanced by a touching excerpt from the acclaimed Baltimore-based series The Wire), resulting in something even grander. Such shifts, which might seem convoluted or perplexing in other contexts, are impeccably executed by Turnstile; they elevate their diverse sonic palette to a stunning, almost cinematic level. Ambitious and cathartic in equal parts, ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ builds on the innovative foundation laid by ‘GLOW ON’ and sees the band challenging themselves even further. This album is filled with passion and creativity while remaining true to their roots, as they continue to assert their role as trailblazers in the evolution of hardcore, making it a truly exhilarating experience to behold.
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An essential and thrilling release that is bound to propel them further away from the hardcore scene and nearer to mainstream musical history.