The release of “Life in Monochrome” marks a dramatic shift for Nearly Mine, ditching their poppy emo beginnings for a more abrasive flavor of emo-tinged melodic hardcore. These songs are reminiscent of the distinct sound of the late 2000s hardcore scene when the mainstay was dominated by bands with more emotionally-grounded lyricism, such as Have Heart and Title Fight . From the catchy riff of “Shuttershy” which draws inspiration from their roots, to the in your face stabs of “Hunt You Down”, this release is a very clear marker of the future of Nearly Mine. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.