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Indie hard rockers Altarmotive explore the world of relationships, with God and others, in a cauldron of swirling guitar riffs, pounding drums and bold lyrics.
Lead singer Ezra Jurado is expressive in the extreme, and Drew Hale and Mikey Garcia are working overtime on guitar, backed by tight rhythm section, Mike Minjarez on bass and drummer Josh Webb. Together on "What We Have Inside Us" they create thick soundscapes and revealing vocals to draw in and relate to their listeners. They are adept in many directions, from hard rock ("Misguided"), to pop ("Just Can't Help Myself), to worshipful ballads ("Falling" and "Magnify"). They cover each direction well, and Ezra Jurado is the chameleon of vocalists, expressing irony, determination, and adoration equally intelligently and sincerely, owning them all. The strength of Altarmotive lies in their diversity and Jurado's expansive vocals. The Texas rockers are not afraid to explore the vagaries of love, whether it is that love hurts ("Goodbye" and the achingly moving "Please Resolve This") or love just feels good! ("Just Can't"). The hard-driving "Of Myself" digs deeper into the examination and the fascinating and intelligent "Today" hints of the painful ironies of "quality time." But I enjoyed this band best when they dove deep into worship. Jurado's soft vocals carry a sincerity that moves "Magnify" past the same old same old. And the thundering guitars and smooth background vocals of the title track set the stage well for its declaration of strength. It's a position uncontestable after listening to Altarmotive's debut album.
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