Downstream - I Used To Feel Everything

1. A Formal Reply

2. Infrequent Moments Of Clarity

3. Substance

4. I Used To Feel Everything

Downstream have released their second album titled "I Used To Feel Everything." This album continues on the style and sound the band created on their debut album. The band has a more screamy punk feel to them, which makes them a bit of a mix between two genres. We don't really know who to sat this band sounds like, as this has the heavier vocals to it that no other band has really done in this genre.This album has been done pretty well. When looking at the recording quality of the album, this album has been recorded pretty decently here. The instrumentation isn't bad either, the band can play and they give you quite a taste of emo punk. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are done fairly well, you can hear the singer quite clearly and even the screams the band does are clear enough so that you can pick out every word. These guys have a nice sound vocally and it's nice to see the uniqueness. With the lyrics, the band goes for the message of a relationship that has gone wrong and how the vocalist deals with it. You can tell it was a bad one with the way the vocalist sings about it. We hope that this really helped him and we know people can relate to this as well. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Substance" your attention as it is the best song here and it really shows off what the band is doing on this album. Downstream have made an album that really shows off what they are capable of and shows the potential of this band. We really like this album for it's down, sort of sad feeling the album gives off. Decent effort overall. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Punk/Emo/Indie

Release Date: November 26th, 2015

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Label: None

Downstream - As Winter Fades Away

1. Canvas
2. Mother
3. Home
4. Desperation And Grief

Downstream have released their debut album titled "As Winter Fades Away." This album is one that really shows off that new sort of emo pop punk that seems to be going around lately. These guys have a similar sound to that of a Real Friends or even a Title Fight, so if you are into those bands, you could really like this album. These guys have not done a have bad job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to an alright standard here. The instrumentation on the album is not bad, but a little more on the average side, that isn't saying they can't play though. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals are a little too grungy but you can tell what he is saying if you listen just a little closer. This is not a bad style for the band and he does it to a good standard. With the lyrics, they seem to have a very dark feel and message to them. The good thing here though is that they are singing about not letting that stop you from your life goals and day to day life. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of this album. Downstream have made a debut album that really has a nice grungy punk sound which is kind of new. Hopefully this band can make the vocals a little clearer and keep getting out there. Not a bad album overall. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Pop Punk/Punk/Emo

Release Date: September 18th, 2014
Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Label: None