Xerxes - Collision Blonde

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Review by Joanna Johnson

Collision Blonde is the third studio album by the American post-hardcore band Xerxes, released on October 21, 2014, through No Sleep Records. The album was well received by critics, who praised its emotional intensity and the band's ability to blend different genres seamlessly.

The album opens with "I Was Wrong," a track that sets the tone for the rest of the album with its raw, emotional lyrics and explosive instrumentation. Throughout the album, Xerxes explores themes of heartache, loss, and the struggles of everyday life, all delivered with a sense of urgency and sincerity.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Criminal, Animal," which features haunting vocals and a driving rhythm that builds to a powerful climax. "Collision Blonde," the title track, is another highlight, with its moody, atmospheric soundscapes and intense, cathartic chorus.

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Artist: Xerxes
Album: Collision Blonde
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
A Toast2:2
A Toast02:02
Knife2:52
Criminal, Animal1:45
Exit 1232:32
Chestnut Street2:53
Collision Blonde4:2
Nosedive4:34
(but here we are)3:09
Use As Directed2:11
I Was Wrong1:52
Criminal Animal01:45
(But Here We Are)3:9

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Xerxes - (But Here We Are) (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - A Toast (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Use As Directed (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Collision Blonde (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Exit 123 (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Criminal, Animal (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Chestnut Street (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Nosedive (Collision Blonde)
Xerxes - Knife (Collision Blonde)

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Catalog Numbers

  • NSR126
  • LUSH/004

Labels

  • No Sleep Records
  • No Sleep
  • Pretty Lush

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Test Pressing
  • Coke Bottle Clear
  • Limited Edition
  • Numbered
  • Coffee w/ Creamer
  • Purple
  • CD
  • Tour Edition
  • Cassette
  • White
  • A Side / B Side w/ Transparent Yellow/Black
  • Black/Forest Green
  • 12"
  • Repress

Credits

RoleCredit
BassJoseph Goode
DrumsBen Sears
EngineerWill Allard
Mixed ByWill Allard
GuitarWill Allard
Mastered ByBill Henderson
Photography ByMary Burks
DesignBen Sears
ProducerEvan Weiss
VocalsCalvin Philley

Notes

  • First Pressing
  • 20 Test Pressing (Black) (THIS)
  • 125 Coffee w/ Creamer (2014 Subscription)
  • 150 Black (Tour Exclusive)
  • 375 Coke Bottle Clear
  • 500 Purple (Hot Topic Colorway)
  • 700 A Side / B Side w/ Transparent Yellow / Black
  • 20 Test Pressing (Black)
  • 375 Coke Bottle Clear [this]
  • 125 Coffee w/ Creamer (2014 Subscription) (This)
  • 500 Purple (Hot Topic Colorway) [this]
  • 150 Black (Tour Exclusive) [THIS]
  • 700 A Side / B Side w/ Transparent Yellow / Black [this]
  • Second Pressing
  • Black/Forest Green
  • This is the new Black/Forest Green pressing released in 2016.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 603111812618
  • Barcode: 603111812625

About Xerxes

American Hardcore/post punk band from Louisville, KY. A lot has happened in the last three years since Xerxes' debut LP, Our Home is a Deathbed, both in the contemporary hardcore scene and in the band's personal lives. On Collision Blonde, Calvin Philley vocally delivers feelings on an album he hopes touches an aggressive place that Im not comfortable with. I want it to hurt. I want it to be hard to listen to." Philley comes across as a frantic mess about the last few years of reaching the heralded young age of 21 in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The band's sophomore full length is backed by guitarist Will Allard, bassist Joseph Goode and drummer Ben Sears (who also plays alongside Allard in Whips/Chains). With a new line-up and some years removed from their young, violent hardcore days, Collision Blonde's instrumental prowess sounds less like their elder contemporaries and more a cleaner tone reminiscent of Jesus and Mary Chain and The Cure, yet sharp and uneasy in the vein of Bauhaus early gothic post-punk edge. Tracks like Knife and the closing Nosedive are aggressively built up into a cathartic release, alluding to Ceremony and mewithoutYou at times. The band took a couple of weeks, held up in Allard's basement studio in late March, to record with fellow musician and friend Evan Weiss (You Blew It!, The Jazz June) who helped produce the album. While the music may allude to a heavier dream pop sound, it's still very much a hardcore record reminiscent of Dischords blends of punk and harmony. Collision Blonde is a lyrical wreck that's driven by love, drugs, depression and waking up in a cold sweat wondering "What's next for me?" on a consistent basis. It's thoughtfully countered with a harmonic jangle of reverb, delay and hooks, as Xerxes has created their most polarizing work to date. Calvin Philley - Vocals Will Allard - Guitar Joseph Goode - Bass Ben Sears - Drums

Members

  • Ben Sears
  • Will Allard
  • James Moore
  • Calvin Philley
  • Evan Peak
  • Joseph Goode
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Summary by Joanna Johnson

Collision Blonde is a powerful and emotionally charged album that showcases Xerxes' unique blend of post-hardcore, shoegaze, and punk rock. It's a must-listen for fans of the genre, and a great introduction to the band for those who haven't yet discovered their music.

Comments

tschwamy66
tschwamy66
People don't actually consider this music do they?
imjustsimplegirl
imjustsimplegirl
Reminds me of Joy Division with yelling. I can't wait for this record.
avantikapoddar
avantikapoddar
First time hearing this band. Fucking DOPE
photonordmann
photonordmann
No dislikes. Perfect.
deemjay13
deemjay13
this band though ♡
caseseggee
caseseggee
perfect.
elescribacuyano
elescribacuyano
So hyped for the record.
theloveformusic
theloveformusic
YES
gegwane97
gegwane97
Will y’all come back together to write another god damn album already. The people have spoken
cnowfm
cnowfm
dig the vocals
josecastroch
josecastroch
this is pretty cool
aklingen
aklingen
This is refreshing. Well done.
fara56423
fara56423
I just can't get into this. Too far from the original Xerxes sound for me.
ranjitb
ranjitb
interesting. i'll be keeping an ear open for the full length.
bigmexicansmallmexican
bigmexicansmallmexican
This is my favorite song on the album.
saurabhsinghnouveau
saurabhsinghnouveau
Good ol Xerxes, looking forward to hearing the rest.
diybyfiffi
diybyfiffi
My favourite song ever tbh ?❤️
1nouraalqahtani
1nouraalqahtani
this song, this album , this band is bumpin' !!! if you don't like GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!!
gerrygerald
gerrygerald
la dispute
ashleyjbaugher
ashleyjbaugher
Try not to rock the fuck out to this, I dare you.