Track-by-Track: The Quarantined Address Trauma and Survival on ‘Aversion to Normalcy’ - Atwood Magazine

      Nashville's The Quarantined transforms personal trauma and turmoil into a powerful, impactful modern rock statement about resilience and self-reflection in their new EP, 'Aversion to Normalcy.'

      Stream: ‘Aversion to Normalcy’ – The Quarantined

      With 'Aversion to Normalcy,' The Quarantined presents their most emotionally charged work yet. The five tracks serve as a raw reflection on survival, identity, and the unsettling concept of what “normal” signifies in our vibrant and complex world. Rooted in profoundly personal experiences, the band expresses pain, struggle, and healing through a sound that feels both intimate and introspective.

      Aversion to Normalcy – The Quarantined

      Lead singer Sean Martin’s background as an Iraq War veteran adds a unique emotional layer to the album. His lyrics resonate with raw vulnerability and authenticity, commanding attention and respect while emphasizing the themes he addresses. The combination of these lyrical elements with the band's hard-hitting modern rock sound results in a record that is powerful, gritty, and unapologetically real.

      Recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville with producer Nathan Yarborough, 'Aversion to Normalcy' blends emotional candor with a bold, resolute sound. Featuring heavy, grunge-influenced guitars, explosive percussion, and dynamic energy, the album forms an immersive wall of sound. Competing guitar lines often feel as though they are in a showdown, while strong vocals penetrate through with clarity and strength.

      The Quarantined provides a track-by-track analysis of the EP, exploring its themes of disintegration, confrontation, and the challenging journey towards healing.

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      Shadow (on my back)

      The music draws inspiration from the mornings I awoke feeling unwell, the shadows that lurked in the dark, the overwhelming intrusive thoughts that pulled me from the present, the medication taken to soothe my anxiety, and the endless nights that turned into mindless days, leaving me feeling like a zombie.

      Unspoken

      I sensed that “Unspoken” began to convey an important message. It's not just for those who feel powerless but also for those in positions of authority to understand that their time is finite. If they fail to utilize their power for the benefit of the people they are meant to lead, their time will also be limited.

      Trendsetter

      This song aims to empower individuals to stand independently by rejecting the false narratives of society, the ease of confirmation bias, and instead embracing the complexities and discomforts of reality, confronting their fears and insecurities to foster authenticity and self-acceptance.

      Skeleton Chair

      This track explores a person's complicated love affair with war and the contradictions it entails. It also delves into the underlying forces (such as hatred, torture, and psychosis) that can both blind and tempt one.

      Nemesis (friend of mine)

      “Nemesis” portrays the full spectrum of grief, weaving a narrative through the emotional highs and lows that illustrate a common experience of suffering in modern America and throughout history.

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