Lost Seconds – A Place to Start (2015)

Arriving from Sweden, today we have Metalcore outfit Lost Seconds and their superbly crafted debut EP release titled “A Place to Start”. Featuring five songs, this album weaves back and forth between aggressive vocals and incisive riffs to melodic passage and soaring vocal melodies. With a good emphasis on melody, this EP stands out thanks to the traditional Gothenburg melodic Metal influences baked in with the rest of the band’s sound.

Opening with the lush “Reflections”, the band takes a few minutes to set the stage with a very Prog Rock opening that slowly evolves into heavier territories. The mixture of harsh and clean vocals is done quite well, infusing raw emotions into this solid track. Perfectly shining with some glorious Gothenburg melodic Metal influences, tracks like “Sirens’ Song” and “Silent” deliver a good blend of melody and aggression, keeping the album fresh and fast paced.

The Metalcore anthem “Endless” is one of the most dynamic tracks in this EP. Filled with interesting drum patterns and a plethora of different singing styles, this track is hands down the best of this release. Closing with the melancholic “A Place to Start”, the band perfectly comes full circle with this powerful release. Filled with brilliant melodic passages and very aggressive sections, this album is quite engaging. If you are a Metalcore or Melodic Metal fan, be sure to keep an eye out for Lost Seconds and their solid songwriting skills.

Label: Self-Released

Release: 2015

Genre: Metalcore

Country: Sweden