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From Pressure Come Diamonds

by The Afterthoughts

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Intro 00:14
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Resistance 03:08
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what do you do what do you do what do you do when they want to take hold how does it go how does it play out how does it go when they do what they like who's the one to kick you back down to your knees don't think you control us we arise to break down your selfish alibis no broken standards anymore how can it be how can it be how can it be that they get what they stand up and fight stand up with us stand up and fight, show them we know what's right what good can it do you what good can it do you what good can it do you what good can it do you who's the one to kick you back down to your knees don't think you control us we arise to break down your selfish alibis no broken standards anymore who's the one to kick you back down to your knees don't think you control us we arise to break down your selfish alibis no broken standards anymore
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Country 03:30
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you don't get a warnin' before the fight goodnight to goodmornin' gone in the blink of an eye and you went low gone so low so get back up hold you up and do you right hold on tight but its alright alright alright now not what you wanted payin' it out just what you needed to turn it around and you went low gone so low so get back up hold you up and do you right hold on tight but its alright alright alright now but its alright alright alright now and you went low gone so low so get back up hold you up and do you right hold on tight but its alright alright alright now
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Protest 03:40
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oooh do what you say hypocrite's not fit to pay oooh powerless fools thinkin' they can change the rules linin' their pockets fire on the neighbourhood you did what you could fire on the neighbourhood oooh they bring us down freedom fails when they're around oooh they got it wrong they won't have the throne for long linin' their pockets fire on the neighbourhood you did what you could fire on the neighbourhood linin' their pockets fire on the neighbourhood you did what you could fire on the neighbourhood LOOK OUT
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Time Alone 03:34
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everything I ever need is exactly where it was anything I ever want is another way to bleed for all things I ever found they will never be enough and all the ones that can't get close I never will allow so here I can stand alone waiting on my own and there I go wasting time another on my mind just find another empty hole just waiting to be filled if I opened up and spoke where's the crowd you need when you're stuck in the mold to live a life of happiness there's no bigger lie than this and all the ones that can't get close I never will allow so here I can stand alone waiting on my own and there I go wasting time another on my mind just find another empty hole just waiting to be filled I find another empty hole just waiting to be filled so here I can stand alone waiting on my own and there I go wasting time another on my mind just find another empty hole just waiting to be filled I find another empty hole just waiting to be filled
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Can't Go On 03:46
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I look at you you turn to me but'cha can't, no you won't let it be weighin' down on my soul but'cha can't, no you won't let it go left hook to the clock drivin' home, gridlock another day has passed me by where is the will to hold on tight and I can't, I can't, I can't and I can't, I can't, I can't I can't go on under the pressure I couldn't take another fracture I can't go on without an answer I can't go on, I can't go on as far as you know I the strain from overhead I got the stress from the words I have said make a choice to an end never know will it break or bend "Get a grip, a grip on life" they say when I ask for advice I've heard it all, I know what's right but I'm weak so I'm losin' this fight and I can't, I can't, I can't and I can't, I can't, I can't I can't go on under the pressure I couldn't take another fracture I can't go on without an answer I can't go on, I can't go on as far as you know as far as you know as far as you know as far as you know as far as you know as far as you know
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Power Fun 02:46
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I can't stop fighting something like this empty your lungs, all I hear it bliss I can't hear every single sound frustrated, I am not going down you knew what you had all along now you know that it's wrong what you have is an afterthought you knew what you had all along now you know that it's wrong what you have is an afterthought you try to break me all of the time you think I'm from the scene of the crime I won't let you pull off anything that you want anything that you want you knew what you had all along now you know that it's wrong what you have is an afterthought you knew what you had all along now you know that it's wrong what you have is an afterthought
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IOU 03:29
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do you want to lay the blame on me I'm easy lay the blame on me but remember that IOU but remember you owe me do you need to have a piece of pie take mine have it or die but remember that IOU remember you owe me do you want to lay the blame on me I'm easy lay the blame on me but remember that IOU but remember you owe me
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Will of Fire 04:16
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what you're thinking of feel it in my blood both of us are in the way tension starts to rise accusations fly so blind to any other way this is what you get standing desperate gone so fay across the line took the things I said put em in your head fuel for the fire, now it's time it's time to survive collar in your hand proving where you stand I don't wanna die too fast just to make it last my will is a fire time revive fallen to the ground get up, one more round for it all have some faith in me making you believe my will is a fire it's time to survive collar in your hand proving where you stand I don't wanna die too fast just to make it last my will is a fire time revive fallen to the ground get up, one more round for it all have some faith in me making you believe my will is a fire
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Open Up 03:09
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How do you go along and live with both your eyes held closed I prefer to live with less to give and my heart bleeding on a rose OPEN UP well maybe you really see, instead your minds are closed it's so sad the world were in dealing with you folks everybody for themselves is no way to go about peace and love and all that stuff I'd rather let it out OPEN UP NOW have you ever tried your have to understand the king counting all the ears made deaf at the sight of fleshly things we've had enough, we know what's up try not to contribute nothin' we can do but talk and wait here for the truth OPEN UP
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Cruel World 03:31
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calm on my mind from the summer breeze easing past the evenin' light feelin' fine it's all due but oblivious to everything I don't wanna see meant to be in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world revel in the sound of the sandy beach takin' in the sunset tide close your eyes relax now where you wanna be though you forgot how to bring it back take your time in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world in the cruel cruel world

about

This is the first album from The Afterthoughts, a 3 piece rock band made up of close friends who came together with their instruments to make music.

The songs on this album were created with the ideas and inspirations from 3 separate musicians from various musical backgrounds.
On this album you'll find varying sounds from smooth vocal melodies and harmonies on Cruel World, heavy riff-based guitars on Will of Fire, to drum lead grooves on Resistance.

We hope you enjoy listening to From Pressure Come Diamonds as much as we enjoyed making it.


REVIEWS:

8.8/10 - Classic

Standout tracks:
"Time Alone"
"Open Up"
"Protest"
"Cruel World"

'From Pressure Come Diamonds' is a solid debut album. Though very clearly rock 'n' roll at the core, songs effortlessly weave through various sub-genres of rock. The aptly-named "Country" gives us a hint of CCR and a dash of Steppenwolf. "Open Up" feels like an early 90's nu-metal jam. "Protest" channels the Clash, "Time Alone" is reminiscent of a mellow pop-punk ballad and "Can't Go On" verges on surf rock more than once. It's an enjoyable ride venturing through different archetypes of rock and never does it seem like The Afterthoughts are experimenting with one particular style or another for the first time; they come across confident and seasoned.
Furthermore, the influence of each of these styles is limited effectively, giving the album feel of cohesion and coherence.

Interestingly, although the album often dives into more hard rock/grunge sounds (the call-to-arms vibe of "Resistance", the cleverly harsh "Power Fun", or the pace-shifting "Will of Fire"), it doesn't sound or feel aggressive, antagonistic or angry. It's good, clean fun and leaves you feeling positive.

Due in part to the significant musical variance, every song is unique. Never do two songs sound the same with little distinguishability. This makes them easy to remember and the simple (but still intelligent) lyrics ensure From Pressure Come Diamonds is a great summer road-trip sing-a-long.

Sometimes, though, it seems that while they are expertly exploring different styles of rock with ease, The Afterthoughts play it safe and don't venture out of the comfort zone enough. The album, at times, lacks a distinct personality. The most unique song on the album is easily the refreshing closer "Cruel World", which, even without the opening sound effects or soothing vocals, whisks you away to a pier at sunset to watch the ocean waves and reflect on life. The lyrics elegantly compliment the beautiful vibe and create a wonderful contrast between the theme and the music itself.

Between infectious guitar riffs and powerful drum breaks that dominate the songs (the best of which is at the end of "Protest") and the excellent vocal command of the singer that acts as the icing on the cake, From Pressure Comes Diamonds is an incredibly satisfying experience from start to finish.


(For the sake of perspective, other albums I have given an 8.8)
Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
Two Door Cinema Club - Beacon

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released July 1, 2015

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