Plasticdrop’s Life, Death, and Miracles is one of those albums that feels bigger the more you listen to it. At first, it might just sound like a solid heavy rock record—lots of crunching guitars, pounding drums, and raw energy. But once you spend some time with it, you start to notice all these little moments that stick with you. It’s heavy, yeah, but it’s also thoughtful. You can tell the band’s been through some stuff and poured it into this album.
The guitars are loud and thick, and the riffs hit hard. But they don’t just hammer away the whole time. There are breaks where things breathe a little, and those moments are what make the heavy parts feel even heavier. The bass has this deep, gritty sound that fills the space underneath, and the drums keep everything tight without overcomplicating things. There’s a lot of restraint here for a band playing this kind of music, which I really liked.
The vocals are raw, unpolished quality that fits the music perfectly. He’s not trying to sound perfect, and that’s what makes it work. You can feel the emotion in his voice—whether it’s anger, sadness, or just frustration. It’s like he’s pulling you into whatever headspace he was in when these songs were written.
The album isn’t perfect, though. Around the middle, some of the tracks start to blend together a little. It’s not that they’re bad—it’s just that the pacing could’ve used a little more variety. But then a song will come along and shake things up, so it’s not like the whole album drags. It just dips for a bit.
The lyrics dive into some pretty heavy stuff—relationships, isolation, self-doubt. You can tell these songs aren’t just thrown together. They’ve got weight to them. And it’s not preachy or over-the-top. It’s just honest.
At the end of the day, this album feels like a big step forward for Plasticdrop. It’s heavy, it’s raw, and it’s real. If you’re into heavy rock with some depth, this one’s worth checking out. It’s not perfect, but that’s kind of the point. The imperfections are what make it feel alive.
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Released by Octopus Rising on January 31, 2025
Music source for review – Grand Sounds PR
