Tapestry // Dark Shade [Single Review]

Michael Dixon
Dec 10, 2017
1 min read

Song: Dark Shade

Band: Tapestry

Release: Dark Shade single

Area: Darwin, Northern Territory.

Date of release: 07/12/2017

Genre: Melodic Hardcore

Reviewer: Michael Dixon

For Fans Of: Karnivool, Far Away Stables, Belle Haven.

Next Gig: Dark Shade single launch. Darwin Railway Club. Saturday December 16th

"I've got a burning desire to be a man that never leaves to be a little bit kinder to myself when I’m in need never taught, never saw what love’s supposed to be I’ve got a burning desire, so teach me"

“Dark Shade” is the brand new single from this five-piece melodic hardcore outfit from Darwin, Northern Territory. Unlike most melodic hardcore bands in the local music scene, there is a strong emphasis on striking clean vocals, beautiful melodies and a slow-building atmospheric nature on this track. There is also a brief section of screams and gang-vocals at the end of the track which gives it a refreshing unique dimension. It all builds up to a compelling and uplifting chorus about finding hope and optimism even in the darkest of times

Vocals: 9/10

Guitars: 8.5/10

Bass: 8/10

Drums: 8/10

Lyrics: 8.5/10

Songwriting: 8.5/10

Mixing: 9/10

Replayability: 9/10

Songwriting Integrity : 8.5/10

Complexity: 9/10

Overall: 83/100

Personal Enjoyment: 8.5/10