''Unstable'' is the second album by

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quartet

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. It is their debut recording for

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Composition

Musically, ''Unstable'' is a

work, with both the album and Tetrarch credited with playing into the genre's revival. Elements of

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also appear, from the "intense" riffs on "I'm Not Right" to "Addicted"s "pure anthemia".

Critical reception

Upon its release, ''Unstable'' received generally positive reviews from

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Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from

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* Joshua Fore - lead vocals, rhythm guitar * Diamond Rowe - lead guitar * Ryan Lerner - bass * Ruben Limas - drums Technical * Dave Otero - production,

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, mixing, mastering * Joshua Fore - production * Diamond Rowe - production Artwork and design * Alan Ashcraft - artwork

References

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