Mere Mortals by Great Reversals
Formed in 2009, Michigan’s Great Reversals has steadily built an impressive discography. Releasing a host of EPs and splits, the band has consistently churned out powerful hardcore centered around deeply personal, often philosophical lyrics infused with the idealism that has always been at the heart of the DIY scene.
Now the band is poised to unleash their debut LP Mere Mortals in collaboration with State of Mind Recordings, Bitter Melody Records, and Hydrogen Man Records. Spanning 11 songs in total, “Mere Mortals” channels 90’s heavyweights like Trial, Integrity and Harvest, while infusing occasional moments of post-rock flair. Lyrically, the record is a reflection on the often desperate and heart-breaking state of the human condition, as seen through the lenses of friends, family, and acquaintances. Recorded and mixed by Andy Nelson, and mastered by Brad Boatright, the weight of the record’s subject matter is surpassed only by its crushing production, resulting in a jarring and colossal listen.
100 on purple
150 on yellow
150 on black
Co-released with Bitter Melody Records and State of Mind Recordings.
Great Reversals is:
Aaron Whitfield - Vocals/Lyrics
Alex Kennedy - Guitar
Nik Hubbard -Guitar/Vocals
Jimmy Lawson - Bass
Eric Scobie - Drums
Tracklist
| 1. | Capsized | 3:07 |
| 2. | Mouths To Feed | 2:26 |
| 3. | Swallowing Sand | 2:20 |
| 4. | Take This Life | 3:29 |
| 5. | Dead of Winter | 4:25 |
| 6. | The Stairwell | 3:00 |
| 7. | Colosseum | 2:50 |
| 8. | Gutted | 1:22 |
| 9. | Preparing the Way | 4:16 |
| 10. | Collapse | 2:20 |
| 11. | Other Worldly | 5:17 |
Credits
Recorded and Mixed by Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recording in Chicago, November-December 2015.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege January 2016.
Additional vocals on “Swallowing Sand” by Rorik Brooks. Recorded by J.C. Griffin at Lakebottom Recording House.
Additional vocals and written passage on “Colosseum” by Greg Bennick (www.wordsasweapons.com). Recorded by Tad Doyle at Witch Ape Studio (www.taddoyle.com/witch-ape-studio).
Additional vocals on “Preparing the Way” by Dylan Duffiney. Recorded by Matthew Cross at Rise Like Lions.
