Leveler opens with "Empire", a typical start to any album, displaying a variety of musical riffs and an inviting chorus that makes you want to sing along. The hit track "Internal Cannon" was the one that caught my attention instantly. Jumping right into their melodic thrash and Matt Greiner showing off his capability of off-pattern beats and fills, the song invites you to a refreshing new twist with folk-like acoustic grooves that quite honestly couldn't have impressed me one bit more. "Leveler" ends the main album with a bang, as if they were to perform their last encore with meaning. Other songs such as "Divisions", "Carpe Diem", "Salt & Light" and "Boys of Fall" (and pretty much every other song on this album) show an abundance of musical and melodic riffs, quick, mixed drum patterns, outstanding vocals, and a sense of emotion.
Another thing about this album is the songs flow into eachother about as smooth as the next chapter in a book relates to the last, it's just one big musical story. The only flaw to this album is the midi version of "Empire" featured in their bonus tracks, it honestly makes me want to rip my ears off. Overall, this album is groundbreaking and the lyrics as always show faith in yourself as well as faith in religion and separating the darkness from the light. On one last note, August Burns Red has never overdone it with their brutal breakdowns and they don't come by too often, but you won't be dissatisfied when you've heard the few devastating ones in Leveler that can literally level anything in it's path.
I give this album a perfect 10/10
Check out the "Internal Cannon" music video here!
Reviewed by Cody McNulty
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