Atlas Losing Grip – State Of Unrest

Releasedate: 28-05-2011; Label: Blackstarfoundation
By: Nina Mende

Atlas Losing Grip is a Swedish punk rock / melodic hardcore band formed in Lund in 2005. The band is fronted by Rodrigo Alfaro (Satanic Surfers, Venerea) whose well-known voice feels more sincere than ever. The music can best be described as classic melodic punk rock with a diverse range of influences that takes the listener through shredding fast sections, catchy midtempo singalongs and heavier hardcore-ish stuff, all with political and personal lyrics, sung straight from the heart. They are often compared to bands such as Rise Against, Bad Religion and Strike Anywhere.

The new album by the Swedish punk band Atlas Losing Grip called “State Of Unrest” is out now and just waiting for you to be heard and rocked out to. Thirteen tracks full of amazing punk music pushing you through the album. With its great music accompanied by a great voice, Atlas Losing Grip sounds like a surf punk band from the States. “State Of Unrest” is yet another proof that Europeans can rock just as much and sound just as professional as these huge productions. The beat is changing during the song, so the songs never get boring and can be listened to countless times. This album will be amazing live. Songs like “Close To The End” will definitely get stuck in your head. Other songs like “Hook, Line And Sinker” will be easy to sing along to. But there’s not only power, strength and positivity on this album. Atlas Losing Grip also added one sad song to this collection of amazing tracks: “Black Hole” is a very thoughtful and sad song. “State Of The Unrest” is an amazing album by a brilliant punk band. Atlas Losing Grip knows how to rock you. “State Of Unrest” is out now, so go get it!

Tracklist: 01. Logic 02. Bitter Blood 03. All In A Days Work 04. Unrest 05. Different Hearts, Different Minds 06. Numb 07. Contemplation 08. Feed The Fire 09. Closer To The End 10. Hook, Line And Sinker 11. Black Hole 12. Voracious Appetite 13. Heartsease

Links:
Atlas Losing Grip MySpace
Atlas Losing Grip Official