The World Over
Mountains
(Self-Release)
Three-piece rock group, The World Over, is the type of DIY band you hear and become instantly flabbergasted by the fact that they aren’t touring under the support of a major label. Rooted in post-hardcore, the group sounds almost orchestral at times in the expanse that is their sound via Mountains, their sophomore EP release. Since their debut (Rampart District), the band has made major leaps forward in their writing; vocally and instrumentally, everything has tightened, expanded, and matured in every aspect. Consisting of five tracks, the album impresses from the moment “Traitor” builds to its premier. In the minutes that follow, it becomes abundantly clear that the band needed this change to new ground. “Traitor” blends a calm-before-the-storm atmosphere with another founded in emotional rage, and the product is glorious. “Mountains” is another track to succeed in such evolution, though “Invisible” does the most for the collection when it comes to furious energy.
As a whole, Mountains does an excellent job in showing off the new side to The World Over, while simultaneously creating something exciting and refreshing for the band’s new listeners. A larger effort is certainly requested, as this EP is just not enough.
Purchase the album here: iTunes | Bandcamp
