The Young Souls

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The Young Souls
Studio album by
Myka Relocate
ReleasedOctober 30, 2015 (2015-10-30)
GenreMetalcore
Length41:44:00
LabelArtery Recordings
ProducerErik Ron and Joey Sturgis
Myka Relocate chronology
Lies to Light the Way
(2013) 		The Young Souls
(2015)
Creative Direction and Polaroids by Zakk Autrey, Design by Ethan Silva, photography by Sergio Necoechea

The Young Souls is the third and final[citation needed] studio album from American metalcore band Myka Relocate. Released on 30 October 2015, the work was released on Artery Recordings[1] and was produced by Erik Ron and Joey Sturgis.[2]

Background[edit]

In 2013, the ensemble spent a great deal of time connecting with fans, which dramatically influenced the album.[3] In September 2015, the group broadcast that their second studio album would be released at the end of October. On 24 September 2015, the ensemble released "New Again", which became the first single from the work.[4] In October, the band published three singles which came from the record. "Cold Hearts", the second single, was published on 8 October.[5] One week later, on 15 October 2015, "Bring You Home" was released as the third single from the album.[6] On 22 October 2015, "Damage" was announced as the fourth single from the work.[7]

On 24 February 2016, a music video for "Nerve" was published.[8]

Composition[edit]

The album was written in Joey Sturgis' basement by guitarist Austin Doré and clean vocalist Michael Swank.[9]

Screaming vocalist John Ritter states that "Cold Hearts" "challenges the 'superior' demeanor society uses to judge its youth", opposing the aversion that young ambitious people face.[5] In a later interview, he told New Noise Magazine that "Damage" is about realizing that one is in a bad romantic partnership, and that "it investigates the thought process during these moments of clarity, and the determination to separate [one's self] from it".[7] Swank stated that the album focused heavily on relationships with other people,[9] and that the title "goes out to today's youth" and that it "follows the ups and downs of growing up in this day and age, trying to become comfortable in one's own skin".[10]

Touring[edit]

While the record was released, the band toured with American metalcore band Escape the Fate.[11]

During March and April 2016, the ensemble performed throughout the United States with Slaves, Capture the Crown,[12] Outline in Color and Conquer Divide,[13] and performed at "Scream Out Fest" in early June 2016 at AgeHa (Shinkiba Studio Coast) in Shinkiba, Japan.[14][15]

The Young Souls Tour[edit]

From mid-June until mid-July 2016, the band travelled the United States for The Young Souls Tour. As the very first nationwide headline run for the ensemble, Out Came The Wolves and Light Up The Sky performed as support.[16][17]

Critical reception[edit]

Comparing the ensemble to both We Came as Romans and Fall Out Boy, Nicholas Fike of FlippenMusic stated that the band was "able to take the best of both worlds [nu-metal and mainstream rock] and combine it with a touch of their own".[18] Matthew Powers of CaliberTV said "When Michael Swank sings the sound is more upbeat, and top 40-worthy than it's ever been", going on that "When John Ritter unleashes his aggressive roars the sound takes on a spirited blend of nu-metal and hardcore" and that "When they work together they are nearly a more competent vocal duo than their long-established peers."[19] New Noise Magazine stated that the work "mixes Michael Swank's electrifying voice and John Ritter's crushing screams for a wicked sophomore release".[20]

Shae Beaudoin of Remember MEdia describes the tunes as touching "on broken trust, feeling lost, and letting go of negative people in your life, realizing you're strong enough to move on."[21]

Track listing[edit]

All music is composed by Myka Relocate

No.TitleLength
1."Hide the Truth"3:31
2."Bring You Home"2:55
3."Damage"3:22
4."Only Steps Away"3:43
5."Nerve"4:11
6."New Again"3:22
7."Cold Hearts"3:44
8."Rescue Me"3:24
9."Eyes Wide Shut"3:22
10."The Company You Keep" (featuring Christian Koo of Alive in Standby)3:36
11."Idle Hands"3:28
12."The Young Souls"3:16
Total length:41:44

Personnel[edit]

  • John Ritter – vocals
  • Michael Swank – vocals
  • Luke Burleigh – bass
  • Austin Doré – guitar, programming
  • Josh Peltier – guitar
  • Aaron Robertson – drums[22]

Chart history[edit]

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard Top Heatseekers[23] 7
US Billboard Independent Albums[24] 36
US Billboard Rock Albums[25] 48
US Billboard Hard Rock Albums[26] 16

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Young Souls – Myka, Relocate | Releases". AllMusic. 2015-10-30. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  2. ^ "Myka Relocate Stream "Bring You Home"; New Album The Young Souls Out On October 30, 2015 @ Top40-Charts.com – New Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  3. ^ "Myka Relocate Stream "Bring You Home"; New Album The Young Souls Out On October 30, 2015". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Myka Relocate (Razor & Tie Records) stream new song, announce tour dates – News – Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  5. ^ a b "Myka Relocate (Razor & Tie Records) push the boundaries of metalcore on "Cold Hearts" (exclusive) – Features – Alternative Press". Altpress.com. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  6. ^ Revolver Magazine (2015-10-15). "Myka Relocate Premiere New Song, "Bring You Home" – Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards". revolvermag.com. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  7. ^ a b "Song Premiere: Myka Relocate – "Damage"". Newnoisemagazine.com. 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  8. ^ "Myka Relocate – NERVE MUSIC VIDEO // 2.24.16 You guys ready?". Facebook. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  9. ^ a b Chad Bowar. "Myka Relocate Interview". About.com Entertainment. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  10. ^ interviews » (2015-10-04). "Interview with Myka Relocate; Vocalist Michael Swank Discusses Writing, Recording, and New Album 'The Young Souls' « Interviews «". Puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  11. ^ Anya Zadrozny. "Escape the Fate Announce New Album 'Hate Me' + Fall Tour". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  12. ^ "Slaves, Capture The Crown, Myka Relocate tour". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  13. ^ "Myka,Relocate". bandsintown.com. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  14. ^ "ALTERNATIVE PRESS JAPAN – 【NEWS】SCREAM OUT FEST 2016にポストハードコアバンドMyka, Relocateの出演が決定". ALTERNATIVE PRESS JAPAN. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  15. ^ "ALTERNATIVE PRESS JAPAN | 【REVIEWS】Myka, Relocate – The Young Souls 〜トレンドを取り込んだだけに終わらぬ、類稀なるセンス〜". Altpress.jp. 2015-10-30. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  16. ^ "Myka Relocate, Light Up The Sky & Out Came The Wolves Tour Announced". Theprp.com. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  17. ^ Terrance Pryor. "Myka Relocate announce U.S. tour dates". AXS. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Myka, Relocate "The Young Souls" Album Review – FlippenMusic". FlippenMusic. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  19. ^ Matthew Powers. "ALBUM: Myka Relocate – 'The Young Souls' – CaliberTV". CaliberTV. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  20. ^ "Myka Relocate Stream 'The Young Souls'". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  21. ^ "Myka Relocate – The Young Souls". Remember MEdia. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  22. ^ "Myka, Relocate Signs With The Artery Foundation". Blabbermouth.net. 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  23. ^ "Myka, Relocate – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  24. ^ "Myka, Relocate – Chart history". Billboard. 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  25. ^ "Myka, Relocate – Chart history". Billboard. 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  26. ^ "Myka, Relocate – Chart history". Billboard. 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
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