By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa
Album Review: Frank Iero and the Future Violent’s Barriers–Release date May 31, 2019 under UNFD
Frank Iero and the Future Violent’s (guitarist/vocalist in My Chemical Romance) third solo album Barrier was released on May 31st under the label UNFD–and it was love at first listen! The sound is very dark, post-punk blend with an uplifting punk or pop feel, with heavy influences–think Nine Inch Nails meets The Cure. Yes, the late-80s and early-90s feel are truly captured in a tight little package, much to my pleasure. Barriers really hit my nostalgic button, making me yearn for that time period.
The album starts with a different feel-good, gospel-ly, 50s sing-a-long with “A New Day’s Coming”. Don’t be fooled with the first song because the rest of the album takes on a different feel. Songs with dark, Trent Reznor-ish heavy, minor-key guitar riffs, with punk influences include “Feaver Dream”. Listening to “Moto-Pop”, with its fast, pop-punk, hard-driving beat showed influences of Jack White and even The Cure. “Basement Eyes” is starts very heavy and grungy, but then breaks into harmonies as the song progresses. More Robert Smith-ish vocals ensue with songs like “Ode to Destruction” and “No Love”.
I really liked every cut on the album, which made me intrigued to capture to band on tour. They are currently touring in America and heading to Europe in July.
Frank Iero and the Future Violents is Frank Iero, Evan Nestor, Matt Armstrong, Tucker Rule and Kayleigh Goldsworthy. Barriers was recorded and mixed by Steve Albini.
TRACK LISTING
1. A New Day’s Coming
2. Young and Doomed
3. Fever Dream
4. The Host
5. Basement Eyes
6. Ode to Destruction
7. The Unfortunate
8. Moto-Pop
CD, LP, Digital
CATCH THE BAND ON TOUR
TOUR DATES
Headlining
April 24 Lima, Peru – CC Festiva
April 26 Santiago, Chile – Club Subterraneo
April 27 Buenos Aires, Argentina – El Teatrito
April 28 Sao Paulo, Brazil – Fabrique Club
May 1 Monterrey, Mexico – Cafe Iguana
May 2 Mexico City, Mexico – Sala
May 29 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
May 30 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
May 31 Hamden, CT – The Ballroom at the Outer Space
June 1 Pawtucket, RI – The Met
June 2 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
June 4 Harrisburg, PA – The Capitol Room at The Harrisburg
June 5 Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater
June 6 Detroit, MI – El Club
June 7 Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
June 8 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
June 10 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
June 11 Birmingham, AL – Saturn
June 13 Tampa, FL – The Crowbar
June 14 Orlando, FL – The Social
June 15 Jacksonville, FL – 1904 Music Hall
June 16 Columbia, SC – The Senate
June 18 Charlotte, NC – Amos Southend
June 20 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
June 21 Washington, DC – Union Stage
June 22 New York, NY – Rocks Off Cruise
Festivals
June 29 Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Beach [Warped Tour]
July 5 Hradec Kralove, CZ – [Rock for People]
July 13 Upcote Farm, UK – [2000 Trees]
July 18 Patchogue, NY – [Great South Bay Music Festival]
July 21 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater [Warped Tour]
I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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