Undercurrent by Friendship<\/a><\/iframe><\/div>\nFriendship’s 2017 effort, Hatred<\/em>, was a bit of a surprise hit, delivering top-notch grind with pummeling hardcore elements. The formula is still recognizable on Undercurrent<\/em>, but boasts a pleasantly even-keeled production this time that fixes the formerly weirdly punchy drum sound. Breakdowns occur with about the same frequency as they did before, but there’s more technicality to the playing than I remember. The drummer is an absolute beast that can easily follow the guitars even at their most frenzied, and speaking of guitars, this album has something we don’t see a whole lot of in this category: riffs! Time and again, I’m surprised to hear super catchy guitar work that makes me either want to bob my head or flail my arms wildly. This highly enjoyable musicianship makes up for the somewhat mediocre vocal performance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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