Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: PAPA ROACH; signed via Eleven Seven Music, hailing from the United States of America - performing Alternative Rock, on their 10th album entitled: "Who Do You Trust?" (released January 18th, 2019).

Since formation in 1993; the quartet in question have 10 Studio Albums in their discography so far, I am introduced to their 10th album entitled: "Who Do You Trust?". 12 tracks ranging at around 37:73; PAPA ROACHarrange an intricately designed formula of heavy-hitting developments of Alternative Rock distinctions, "The Ending" begins the record – ironically, conveying a diligently composed aesthetic of amplified ambience; atmospheric hymns, hardened with boistrously bouncy instrumentation and meticulous musicianship. I'll have to level with you guys though; the Alternative Rock scene had never really interested me in terms of my prefered preference of flamboyant firepower, blasphemous rituals and savagely sinister hostility for example. This sub-genre has always rubbed me off as narcissistic, balanced with rap implementations that just seem lame to me – on the subject of energetically stampeding haste that is.

On to the record; for one the artwork is about as generic as it can get, on top of the radio-friendly rhythms...consisting of Jacoby Shaddixon vocals; the frontman demonstrates clean pipes of profusely robust rawness, executing a complex distribution of lyrical manifestations that stem from self subjugation that persevere with organic substance yet ultilizes unique versatility with vehement stability. "Renegade Music" excels with dextrous craftsmanship; creatively examining diversely dynamic attributes from guitarist Jerry Horton, while simplistic in design...the riffs thunder with progressively technical persistency. "Not The Only One" & the titular track element consistent catchiness; integrating cheesy songwriting that isn't really memorably or original.

"Elevate" contrasts with similar characteristics; while rambunctiously relentless, nothing overly stimulates me to raise metalized solidity. This is stereotypical stuff you would hear on the radio at least 3 times a day. Audible bassist Tobin Esperancebatters his axe with adroit hammering; dominating with prodegious stomps of seemlessly sonic thumping speed, variety and concrete grit. "Come Around" embellishes on conceptual inputs; inventively generating a grandiose granduer of harmonious melodies, synthetic electronics – culminated with upbeat orchestration and conceited lyricsm in which feels like I've heard this a dozen times before. Pummelling powerhouse drummer Tony Palermopounds his steel with eccentric frolicking; "Feel Like Home" is another frantically egocentric song, making this the primory theme for the record...unsurprisingly.

"Problems" continues the assault of the aforementioned characteristic; leading me to raise eye-brows, yet the fluidly polished sound production helps keep thing stable and quinessential. "Top Of The World" showcases a more positive approach; still amalgamating assorted differences with chaotic chugging, galloping mayhem and anthemic aggression - coverged with extreme malignance and slightly captivating submersion of previous performances. "I Suffer Well" is practically a NAPALM DEATHtribute; lasting at a 1:23, it is the only track on the record I would consider metal - unfortunately - a good headbanging fix, however. "Maniac"establishes more dramatic self-indulgence; overarched with this lyrical thematic, the rapidly swift nimbleness is more appealling - still very miniscule, sadly.

Bottom line; the borderline foundation here is full of depressive melancholy in alt form, legitimately lit with finesse and fuelled with passion - pursuited with professionalism. Overall concluding "Who Do You Trust?" with the finale song: "Better Than Life"; I can't say I was all too impressed with this discovery, having been aware of PAPA ROACHin the past through the 90s-00s era of the new wave Nu-Metal onslaught - I never felt the need to check them out, I guess this confirms that still true to this day - fans will love it, newcomers - at your own discresion.<