Review
Ominous feedback and quiet vocals on "Wax Mask" immediately splinter into the familiar, jagged intensity that Poison the Well pioneered decades ago. Rather than desperately chasing contemporary trends, the metalcore veterans return sounding "older, angrier, and more grounded" on their first album in seventeen years.
Critics praised how Peace in Place spans the band's entire history, acting as "an amalgamation of the different life cycles the group has endured as a band". While newer songs like "Everything Hurts" feature cleaner, arresting post-hardcore tones, tracks like "Weeping Tones" provide "a blend of wide-eyed emotive fury and soaring melody". Will Putney’s robust production balances these hostile explosions with moments of patient, lingering restraint.
Throughout, Jeffrey Moreira’s vocal versatility anchors the shifting tempos, proving that the band hasn't lost their signature bite. By fusing heavy metalcore aggression with refined, introspective pacing, they make a comeback that feels both justified and vital.
