''Reaching Hypercritical'' is the fifth and final studio album by American

post-hardcore Post-hardcore is a punk rock music genre that maintains the aggression and intensity of hardcore punk but emphasizes a greater degree of creative expression. It was initially inspired by post-punk and noise rock. Like post-punk, the term has been ...

band Palisades. The album was released on July 22, 2022, by Rise Records.

Release

On December 1, 2021, the band announced that vocalist Louis Miceli Jr. would be leaving the band. Bassist Brandon Elgar then became lead vocalist. Shortly afterwards, after three years of no music, they released the new song "My Consequences" on December 6, 2021. On March 11, 2022, they released the single "Better" and announced the album. The album was written during a tough time for the band, and members of the band said of the writing process of the album:

Musical style

Tamara May of ''Wall of Sound'' said that the single "Better" is "a soaring emo anthem, through its magnificent melodies and vulnerable lyrics that flow together ever so seamlessly. New listeners of the band will immediately feel similarities to Sleeping With Sirens and Issues."

Track listing

Personnel

Palisades * Brandon Elgar – bass guitar, lead vocals * Xavier Adames – lead guitar, backing vocals * Matthew Marshall – rhythm guitar * Aaron Rosa – drums, percussion

References

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