This is the latest EP from Massachusetts' Defeater, who had a little bit of notoriety by being a band that liked to travel in a van fueled by vegetable oil. Defeater play emotionally ridden melodic hardcore in the vein that I like but never really go out of my way to hear. They remind me of an exciting version of Modern Life is War or Have Heart at their most heart wrenching. As mentioned in the review of their full-length, Travels, the drumming is exceptionally well done as it propels the songs. Also, like Travels, this is a concept record. Travels told the life story of someone, Lost Grounds I think is about a homeless veteran and the desperation that comes with being without a home. Defeater is always wearing their hearts on their sleeve, but always have it in the right place. If Defeater keeps going, they will be the next big hardcore band you will probably hate in a year.
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