I went into Royal Discordance by The Gloom In The Corner with zero history with this band. First impression? They’re ambitious. This isn’t just a collection of heavy songs — it’s clearly part of a bigger story. Even without knowing the backstory, the album holds up because the songwriting is solid.
The band reminds me a bit of Avatar — not because they sound the same, but because there’s a theatrical edge to everything. There’s drama in the pacing, in the vocal delivery, and in the way the songs are structured. It feels intentional.
Musically, there’s a good balance. They can go heavy when they want to; “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)” and “Assassination Run” bring the aggression, but they also know how to write melodic sections that stick. “You Didn’t Like Me Then (You Wouldn’t Like Me Now)” is probably the standout for me. It’s catchy without losing weight. “Angel’s Wrath Whiskey” does a good job blending chaos and melody in the same track, and “Shadow Rhapsody” hits hard with its blend of beauty and doom.
What I appreciate most is that the breakdowns and heavier moments feel earned. Nothing sounds thrown in just to check a metalcore box. There’s structure here. You can tell they thought about replay value.
The closing pair, “Love I” and “Love II,” shifts the mood and gives the album a proper ending instead of just stopping. It feels like a conclusion.
For a first listen from someone new to the band, Royal Discordance left a good impression. It’s heavy, melodic, and varied enough to keep me interested. I’ll be going back to it.
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