Soul Structure

Soul Structure is the debut studio album by British hardcore punk band Higher Power. The album was released on 17 May 2017 through Flatspot Records.

Soul Structure
Studio album by
Higher Power
Released19 May 2017 (2017-05-19)
StudioHoly Mountain and Mutiny Studios
Genre
Length30:16
LabelFlatspot
ProducerJoel Grind
Higher Power chronology
Space to Breathe
(2015)		 Soul Structure
(2017)		 27 Miles Underwater
(2020)
Singles from 27 Miles Underwater
  1. "Can't Relate"
    Released: 6 April 2017[1]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Echoes and DustPositive[2]
Exclaim!9/10[3]
Ghost Cult Magazine9.0/10[4]
Punknews.org[5]
Rock Sound7/10[6]
Sputnikmusic4/5[7]

Soul Structure was well received by contemporary music critics.

Composition

The album makes use melodic singing counterposed by hardcore punk instrumentals.[3] Many tracks incorporate vocal elements of alternative rock.[8] In particular, writer Kieran Mitchell described vocalist Jimmy Wizard's singing as comparable to those used by Jane’s Addiction and Shelter.[4] Similarly, Metal Hammer writer Luke Morton said that the album "channels the band’s influences of melodic hardcore but sounds like Perry Farrell is on vocals".[9] Revolver writer Dan Epstein said the album has a "dynamic thrash/crossover sound".[10] Karol Kamiński of Idioteq.com said the album "is about positive expression of aggression and a form of escapology. It is angry music – but lyrically they convey a lot about themselves as people. It’s about finding a positive outlet for their anger, whether it’s social issues or mental health, it’s adding a social consciousness and depth to what traditionally is quite a one-dimensional genre of music".[11]

Branan Ranjanathan of Exclaim! described the album as "Combining classic NYHC-isms with grooves and melodic vocals reminiscent of Life of Agony, the unit go to great lengths to establish themselves as different from run-of-the-mill hardcore bands — and succeed".[3] PunkNews.org described the album as possessing "all the groove of early nineties post-hardcore while also showcasing a musical style that is innovative in the often-derivative hardcore underground".[5] In an article for Echoes and Dust, the album was described as mixing "East Coast hardcore grooves (think NYHC meets that Boston style) with a looser and more riffy LA vibe a la Suicidal Tendencies and topping it off with a UK hardcore grit".[2] In an article for Rock Sound, writer David Mclaughlin described the album as "the UK’s answer to Turnstile".[6] Kieran Mitchell of Ghost Cult Magazine praised the album for "bridging the gap between pop-punk and Nineties New York Hardcore".[4]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Can't Relate"2:40
2."Looking Inward"3:22
3."Balance"2:55
4."Hole"2:16
5."Four Walls Black"2:24
6."Between Concrete and Sky"3:48
7."Burning"4:30
8."Embrace"1:36
9."Reflect"3:40
10."You Ain't Much"3:05
Total length:30:16

Personnel

The following individuals were credited with the production, artwork, and recording of the album.[12]

  • Misha Hering — Recording
  • James Atkinson — Vocals
  • Arthur Rizk — Mixing
  • Joel Grind — Mastering
  • Sam Bailey — Artwork

References
  1. "Higher Power - Can't Relate Official Music Video". 6 April 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  2. Brown, Gavin (24 May 2017). "Higher Power — Soul Structure". Echoes and Dust. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  3. Ranjanathan, Branan (17 May 2017). "Higher Power Soul Structure". Exclaim!. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  4. Mitchell, Kieran (16 May 2017). "Higher Power – Soul Structure". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  5. Fromli, Mike (25 February 2018). "Higher Power - Soul Structure". Punknews.org. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  6. McLaughlin, David (11 May 2017). "Higher Power - 'Soul Structure'". Rock Sound. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  7. "Higher Power - Soul Structure". sputnikmusic.com. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  8. Bushell, Glen. "HIGHER POWER – 'SOUL STRUCTURE'". Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  9. Morton, Luke. "Higher Power: Hardcore without boundaries". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  10. EPSTEIN, DAN. "MEET HIGHER POWER: POSITIVE HARDCORE WITH "SOUND NO ONE ELSE WAS TRYING"". Revolver. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  11. Kamiński, Karol. "Leeds thrash hardcore act HIGHER POWER premieres new track". Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  12. "FSR31 - Soul Structure". Flatspot Records. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
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