Have Mercy Vs. The Earth Pushed Back

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In their second full-length album, Have Mercy showcases their successful sound but creates tracks that show the band is not afraid to expand and diversify their music. Switching labels from Topshelf Records to Hopeless Records for their sophomore compilation, the change in production has refined the group's sound. Following in the footsteps of their debut record, The Earth Pushed Back, their second album, A Place of Our Own, blends emotional lyricism and musicianship in a way that not many bands have been able to do well. Have Mercy definitely has a unique sound that sets them apart from most bands, but they can be compared to a few. While their first album put the alternative rock group onto the indie music map, A Place of Our Own keeps them on the road to success. Released in October of 2014 with new producer Paul Leavitt, A Place of Our Own shows that the band’s overall sound has been refined and some of the raw edges softened. Lead vocalist and guitarist Brain Swindle is gifted with the ability to both croon and …show more content…

A Place of Our Own track “Inch by Inch” is a sequel to The Earth Pushed Back song “Living Dead”, albeit more minimalistic in its acoustic guitar and restrained piano. “Pete Rose and Babe Ruth” takes on more pop sounding riffs while “Lean” is very grunge with its heavy drums. “Nails and Teeth in Pavement” is opened with a very blues rock sound before going heavier with louder vocals. However, Have Mercy keeps their own formatted tracks that exhibit subdued intros to roaring bodies and serious choruses. This is particularly shown in “To Convey” and “Two Years.” Helping to blend all of the genres together is the dirty sounding guitar that is a staple in all of their songs. Combined with the thought out lyrics that deal with relationships and loneliness, many of the songs are relatable to a wide variety of

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