Through the Eyes
Through the Eyes puts Chris Volz's voice at the centre of Flaw's heavy rock. The guitars supply low, substantial chords, while the singing brings a more personal character to the familiar sound. The major-label debut is strongest when a clear melody gives its force a direction. It is less convincing when the band rely on the same weight and emotional pressure without a memorable song underneath.
Only the Strong makes a firm opening. The guitar enters before the full band, setting up Volz's powerful delivery. Payback offers a more aggressive version of that approach, with a prominent bass part and a much rougher vocal. Both songs establish the band's physical presence quickly, although the singing makes the more lasting impression.
My Letter is the clearest highlight. The quieter verse and heavier chorus follow a familiar pattern, but snare rolls give the restrained sections useful movement. The bridge raises the intensity before the main melody returns. Flaw make those straightforward changes feel purposeful, allowing the performance to carry emotion without needing a more complicated arrangement.
The guitars remain effective as a source of weight rather than surprise. Much of the record is built from thick chords and supporting rhythms, leaving Volz to provide the detail. His melodic singing is a strength, but the harsher outbursts do not always feel as convincing. At times, the additional aggression seems less necessary than the clearer voice already carrying the song.
Amendment provides another point of interest through its effected guitar opening and changes in vocal approach. It suggests how the band can give the familiar setup more character. Yet the later sequence includes material that leaves less of an impression. Scheme and Best I Am do not match the stronger early songs, and repeated instrumental habits make the loss of momentum more noticeable.
Through the Eyes has enough strong melodies and committed performances to remain engaging. Its best passages give Flaw a recognisable identity within a crowded style, even if the complete record is uneven. More distinctive guitar writing and a tighter selection of songs would help. The voice and the strongest hooks already give this introduction a worthwhile sense of purpose.
