What does it sound like?:
Hailing from Bridgend, this is TDC’s fourth release in a career that goes all the way back to 2014. The band are already a regular fixture at UK rock and metal shows, having featured at Download and Planet Rock events as far back as 2019 and more recently getting support slots with The Hollywood Vampires and The Go Goo Dolls.
The album opens with “Dancing With The Enemy”, squalls of feedback morphing into a pumping bass drum that drives the song along. An anthemic chorus and catchy hooks are made for the festival stage, and set a high watermark for the rest of the album.
“Glass Heart” takes things a step further, mixing grungy metal with soaring harmonies that showcase vocalist Shane Greenhall’s abilities. There’s a harder edged Linkin Park vibe and crosses over into main stream rock territory . “Fake” goes darker, with a more complex structure and despite the moody piano it’s a touch too drum dominated.
Standout track is “Dreaming” which swoops back and forth, dirty riffs contrasting with the uplifting lyrics, dropping back into what’s almost a stripped down ballad, before a cheeky key change gets everything barrelling along again.