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Weapons
Rock · 2012

Weapons

Polished, aggressive alternative rock defined by massive gang-vocal choruses and Ken Andrews' signature thick production. A cynical, high-energy swan song.

March 30, 2012 · Epic (2)

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Weapons feels like the sound of a band attempting to reconcile their arena-rock ambitions with a growing sense of disillusionment. The production, handled by Ken Andrews, provides a thick, metallic sheen that elevates the record above standard radio rock, giving the guitars a serrated edge and the drums a mechanical, thumping precision. It is an album of high-stakes energy, where every chorus is designed to be shouted back by a crowd of thousands, yet the underlying tone is markedly darker and more cynical than their earlier, sunnier output.

Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive entry of the gang vocals in We Bring an Arsenal after the bridge.
The gritty, distorted bass line that opens Bring Em Down before the guitars kick in.
The shimmering, 80s-inspired synth textures buried in the bridge of Better Off Dead.
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How does Weapons sound next to the rest of Lostprophets's catalogue?

Intense+1.9σ

The vocals lean notably further into intense than the rest of the catalogue.

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