Nonstop Feeling
Nonstop Feeling brings a lively sense of movement to Turnstile's hardcore. The guitars are heavy, the drums hit firmly and Brendan Yates has a forceful voice, but the music does not stay locked into one mood. Melodic singing and lighter guitar passages give the heavier sections something to work against. The result is an energetic debut with more personality than its familiar influences might suggest.
Gravity introduces that combination through a substantial groove and a vocal that moves between rougher shouts and a clearer chorus. The playing has an immediate physical appeal, although the arrangement can feel repetitive before the album begins to open up.
Can't Deny It is a stronger example of the band's range. Yates' quicker delivery gives the verse a different rhythmic shape, while the more melodic chorus remains easy to follow. The change feels connected to the song rather than an extra idea placed on top of it.
Blue By You takes the softer approach further. Its brief pop-rock setting gives the clean singing a clear place in the arrangement, providing a welcome change of scale. The short length also suits the idea, allowing the record to move on before the contrast loses its effect.
Out of Rage returns to a more gradual build and heavier breakdowns. Addicted is more immediate and aggressive, keeping its force through a compact run of urgent rhythms and rougher vocals. These tracks show that Turnstile can broaden their sound without losing the harder playing at its centre.
The production helps make the different approaches work together. Individual parts remain clear, while the instruments retain enough roughness to keep the music substantial. There is room for both the riffs and the melodies.
Some transitions are less convincing, particularly in the opening pair of songs, and several ideas depend more on familiar energy than distinctive writing. Even so, Nonstop Feeling has a strong sense of purpose. Its best passages combine rhythmic force with an inviting melodic character, making it an accessible way into a band willing to give hardcore a little more room.
