Album Review: Mourning Silence by The Razorhearts

 ​On their latest release, Mourning Silence, The Razorhearts deliver a powerful collection of songs that live in the shadows. The album paints a picture of the struggles of growing up and forces the listener to tackle their demons head-on on through introspective lyrics and an emotional sound. 


​The album kicks off with “Sleeping Dogs Lie,” immediately establishing an early 2000s rock vibe. The rhyming scheme and instrumental choices are reminiscent of bands like Wheatus, setting a nostalgic tone for the introspective journey to come.

​Next, “Rope or Noose” delves into the pain of a breakup. It's a raw, relatable song about losing someone you thought you knew and loved, a theme that resonates deeply with anyone who has navigated a similar experience.

​“Even Ghosts Know” offers one of the album’s most powerful moments with the standout line, “I lit a match and watched it burn, falling short of a lesson learned.” While the lead vocals are at times obscured, this single line encapsulates the album's core theme of wrestling with unresolved truths and the painful clarity that follows.

​The heart of the album is arguably “Soul of a Grenade,” a track that feels like a personal diary entry. The lyrics capture the suffocating weight of depression and anxiety while also offering a subtle critique of the wider world. It's a powerful and nuanced song that stands out as the album's emotional and thematic centerpiece.

​“This Great Lake Guilt” is a beautifully ambiguous track. While I'm not quite sure about the litteral meaning, I understand music is open for interpretation and is subjective so personally I got themes of climate change. 

​“Medicated Genius” is a imaginative listen, with rich imagery that encourages you to use your mind's eye to piece together the narrative. It’s a rewarding track that feels like a puzzle to be solved.

​The album concludes with “Charging the Mound,” the song samples a scene from the movie "There Will Be Blood" and  captures the feeling of being alone with your thoughts while the rest of the world rushes on, a poignant and fitting end to an album centered on introspection.


​Overall, The Razorhearts manage to create a sound as iconic as bands like Green Day while maintaining a unique identity all their own. A particularly notable feature is the use of outros on each track. These spoken-word sections, delivered by a "speaker" rather than a "singer," serve to further emphasize the deep, personal thoughts that shaped these songs, giving the album an intimate, confessional feel.

Mourning Silence is available on Bandcamp now and will be available on Spotify September 12th.




Read our interview with the Razorhearts here!


Listen to Mourning Silence here!






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