Underperformer

about this album

Danish hardcore quintet EYES releases its first album ‘Underperformer’ through Indisciplinarian on September 25th 2020, a little over two years since the band’s self titled debut EP saw the light of day. The album’s ten songs are produced by Tobias Munk Tønder (Église, Drukner), mastered by Jacob Bredahl (Lifesick, I Am Bones) - who also contributes guest vocals on the record - and Jon Gotlev/No Heroes has created the notable artwork. EYES is made up by five young veterans from the Danish metal and hardcore scene, and ‘Underperformer’ reflects a combo, that does not worry one bit about what fans, scene or people in general might think. One senses an artistic kinship with bands such as Daughters, Pissed Jeans and Converge - all bands who started out with a particular sound and have changed and developed their musical vision significantly; something EYES aims for as well - and succeeds in. EYES formed in 2017, and after a hefty initial time as a band with a hyped debut 2018 EP and a series of explosive shows in Denmark and Europe, the urge to redirect themselves arose, as new songs began to take shape. The band quickly decided to make a shift from the debut’s “blackened” expression towards a more punk rocking and experimental sound with focus on grooves and hooks - a less “brutal”, more minimalistic aesthetic and an underplayed expression in both auditive, lyrical and visual aspects. This has resulted in ‘Underperformer’ and its ten songs showcasing a unique talent for injec

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