The Almost
Earnest, anthemic rock with a rhythmic heart and raspy, melodic vocals. It is the sound of honest self-reflection played through a warm tube amp.
Earnest, anthemic rock with a rhythmic heart and raspy, melodic vocals. It is the sound of honest self-reflection played through a warm tube amp.
The Almost sounds like the moment a heavy storm breaks and the sun starts peeking through the clouds. It is built on a foundation of driving, propulsive drumming and thick, melodic guitar layers that feel both massive and intimate. There is a distinct Southern warmth to the production that keeps the songs grounded, even when they reach for big, radio-ready choruses.
What truly sets them apart is Aaron Gillespie's vocal delivery. He possesses a specific kind of raspy urgency that makes every line feel like a hard-won realization. Unlike the chaotic energy of his work in Underoath, this project focuses on the 'pocket' - the way the rhythm section locks together to create a steady, reliable groove that supports the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Start with Southern Weather if you want the classic, high-energy emo-rock sound that defined the mid-2000s. If you prefer something more collaborative and blues-influenced, Monster Monster shows the band evolving into a cohesive unit with more experimental textures and grit.
The Almost is an American rock band from Clearwater, Florida, fronted by Underoath drummer and vocalist Aaron Gillespie. Formed in 2005 as a solo project by Gillespie, the band currently includes guitarist Jay Vilardi, bassist Jon Thompson, and drummer JJ Revell. They released three albums via Tooth & Nail Records: their debut Southern Weather (2007), Monster Monster (2009), and Fear Inside Our Bones (2013). Following a hiatus in 2015, Gillespie revived the project and released a fourth album, Fear Caller, in 2019 through Fearless Records.
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