To Create A Cure, the debut full-length from band My Ticket Home of Columbus, Ohio, produced by Caleb Shomo (Attack Attack!) Is a very suitable theme of 2012. Controversial end of the world or not, this album will leave you with a definite bang-over, induced by My Ticket Home's heavy breakdowns, and un-relenting vocals by lead vocalist Nick Giumenti. They do maintain a stronger, yet melodic soft side throughout the album, featuring clean vocals sung by former guitarist/vocalist Sean Mackowski. The album has a strong presence of talented drum and guitar parts throughout, coming from other members Matt Galluci (Guitar), Luke Fletcher (Bass) and Marshal Giumenti (Drums).
The album starts with a fun and fast track entitled A New Breed, that begins with a part reminiscent of classic hardcore/punk with relentless vocals, and just as relentless drums and guitars. There's an almost eerie, reverb-loaded piano transition that leads directly into the very passionate chorus, that really adds something cool to the song.
Who Is 67? Is the second track on the album, started off with "Am I the victim" screamed, leading into a mind-blowing, head-exploding breakdown that will definitely leave you with whiplash if you really get into it. After a quick change of pace there is a very heartfelt, melodic chorus. Also to be noted: the strong theme of the movie Shutter Island adds a feeling of darkness to the lyrics and song itself.
The third track, Atlas, is my personal favorite on the album. It begins with great drums and a sweet clean guitar riff that continues throughout with the addition of a more distorted guitar, and a very loveable melody. It is then followed by a short but sexy part featuring some clean vocals, then leads into a fast part, turning up the heat. It ends abruptly with that familiar clean guitar riff and melody from the beginning, leading into quite the chorus. Later in the song, there's a well-placed gang vocal chant reciting the words "They're all around us", which is sure to give you chills. Overall, this song contains a great balance of singing and screaming overtop of some awesome instrumental tracks.
The Truth Changes If We Both Lie, track 4, is one of the softer songs on the album, but it still maintains speed and keeps the feel of My Ticket Home. The melodies in this song make the entire song feel like a big, constantly changing chorus, with the addition of a short-but-sweet guitar solo. Sean Mackowski's singing in this song is nothing less than beautiful, with lyrics that hold a ton of passion.
Beyond is the 5th song on the album, that features Nick Giumenti's screams throughout the entire song, almost to even the scales from track 4. It begins with a nice jazzy clean guitar riff, which is then suddenly obliterated by the freight train that is My Ticket Home's heavy side, it's almost as if they were laughing in its face with such a sudden and radical change. Beyond contains a couple slower parts, but it never gets any lighter. Even though it is heavy, it isn't loaded with breakdowns. The lack of breakdowns gives it an almost angst-y and punk feel throughout the 2:29 that is Beyond.
Motion Sickness is definitely one of the heaviest songs on the album, featuring heavy breakdowns, yet it contains some cool guitar parts, and spectacular drums. This song seriously isn't for the faint of heart, but you shouldn't let that stop you, the absence of singing makes this song stand out amongst the rest, and makes it even more intense. Running for only 2:09, this song is seriously fast, but man, this song is sick.
The 7th track, A Thief Of One, A Thief Of Many begins with one of the most memorable parts on the album, with gang vocal chants singing "We're gonna find them where they hide". With drums going full speed in the background, this is a definite recipe for awesomeness. There are a few awesome breakdowns, and the chorus is quite great. This song has very sudden starts and stops that make it very unique and interesting; I promise, you'll be on alert.
Awake : Create doesn't just have a cool song title, it's one of the more upbeat songs on the album, but not to the point where it's fast. It's chorus is one of the catchiest on the whole album, it's repeated enough times to stick in your head and I ensure that it will really stick with you. The drums are amazing, and the song itself is one of the most memorable and standout songs of To Create A Cure.
Track 9, The Dream Code, has a feel that is very relative to the title. It really is quite the song, and almost feels as if one is listening to the song in a dream. Completely filled with clean vocals, The Dream Code, in my opinion, is one of the best songs on the album. Simply put, it's unique, beautiful and just well-put together! Feels very slightly like the title song off of their first EP The Opportunity To Be, but it is definitely completely different in the sense that it isn't as slow, and has different components.
Dark Days, the 10th track, begins with a drum part with some guitar effect layered in the background that feels slightly like Emmure, but is definitely original. One of the 3 heaviest songs on the album, it's loaded with heavy breakdowns and un-relenting screams. This song is definitely dark, and obviously pissed, I wouldn't want to be the person the song is about.
Fear Complex… I really don't know how to put this song into words. It's the most intense song I've heard in my entire life, and it really feels and scares like a horror movie. The beginning is horrifying, and will probably make you question the vocalist's sanity, but before you can realize what's going on, an insanely heavy breakdown kicks in and leaves you with your jaw on the floor. It doesn't stop there either, there is a lot of cut up and effect-filled vocals, that really add an eerie feel to this song. The chorus to this song is a change of a pace, but it doesn't hold back the element of fear that's strongly involved… there's always some feeling of eerie-ness in the song. Fear Complex really feels like a horror movie while listening, and the lyrics are just as dark. "You said you wanted to help me, you lied to me", reminds me of the Sixth Sense, a movie not nearly as scary as this song. I was in awe the first time I heard it, well done.
The entire album has a really ambitious, unique and fun feel to it, My Ticket Home seriously has something awesome. This album is surely one to put the controversy of similarities between My Ticket Home and Attack Attack! to rest, with many innovative and unique parts within. In conclusion, To Create A Cure is a real game changer.
Rating: 9.4/10
Buy 'To Create A Cure' By: MY TICKET HOME on January 31st 2012! You will not regret it!
Album Review By: Cooper Lagace
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