Release Date April 17th, 2026
Format Digital/Vinyl/CD
Genre Post-Hardcore, Alternative Rock
Origin Denver, Colorado, USA
These Denver heavyweights have spent the last few years climbing the mountain of the underground scene, evolving from a post-hardcore outfit into a multifaceted beast of heavy rock. After making waves with their previous work on the Blues Funeral Recordings roster, Abrams has established a reputation for blending high-energy movement with a thick, atmospheric edge. They have shared stages with some of the most respected names in the game, proving they can hold their own alongside acts that value both volume and emotional depth. Now, they return to the fray with a release that feels like a reaction to the absolute mess of the world outside.
"Loon" is a piece of work that sounds like it was forged in a pressure cooker. There is a specific kind of tension here that replaces the more nostalgic vibes of their older material with something far more biting and urgent. The guitars have this thick, biting quality that manages to sound ethereal one second and absolutely crushing the next. It’s the kind of sound that fills the room, hitting that sweet spot between shoegaze-drenched melody and the raw energy of a basement hardcore show.
The vocal interplay is where the heart of this thing lives, balancing soaring hooks with a sense of bitterness that feels totally genuine. You can tell these musicians are fed up with the daily volatility of life, and that frustration translates into songs that are hooky as hell despite their dark undercurrents. It isn’t trying to be pretty; it’s trying to be honest. The drumming provides a relentless drive that keeps the more melodic sections from floating away into space, ensuring there is always a foundation of heavy rock holding the floor.
While the "Glass House" vibe promised a total meltdown, the album actually offers a lot of variety. You get moments of crystalline beauty that suddenly warp into dissonant aggression, which keeps the listening experience from getting stale. It’s got that specific Denver altitude, wide open but somehow claustrophobic. The influences of bands like Quicksand or Torche are definitely in the DNA, but Abrams has enough of their own fire to keep from sounding like a tribute act.
This is a high-octane purge for anyone who needs to drown out the noise of a crumbling society. It’s catchy enough to get stuck in your head but angry enough to satisfy your need for something heavy. Abrams is clearly hitting a stride where they are comfortable being uncomfortable, and that tension makes for a killer listen. If you want a record that sounds like a bridge between a dream and a riot, this is the one to grab.
Damage done @: 7.0
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