Post-hardcore and emo music has been popping off like crazy in the last year. Some of my favorite bands in the scene have released absolutely stellar albums that rank at the top of esteemed catalogs, but they aren’t the only ones making waves. Maybe it’s because of the crazy couple of years we have all endured, but the level of emotion on display in some newer releases is palpable. Germany’s Watching Tides may not be seen as a ‘big band’ in the scene right now, but their new album We’ve Been So Close, Yet So Alone easily sits near the top of the pile for 2021. If you like post-hardcore and emo, especially when they’re a little pop-punky at times, this is an album you don’t want to miss out on. (Everything Is Noise)
