Of Mice & Men by Of Mice & Men

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1. YDG
3:17
2. They Don't Call It the South for Nothing
3:06
3. Second & Sebring
3:49
4. Westbound & Down
3:38
5. John Deux Trois
3:16
6. Those in Glass Houses
2:42
7. Farewell to Shady Glade
3:40
8. The Ballad of Tommy Clayton & The Rawdawg Millionaire
3:50
9. Seven Thousand Miles for What
2:53
10. This One's for You
3:26

On their fifth album—their first since frontman Austin Carlile’s departure—California’s Of Mice & Men push full steam ahead. Stepping into Carlile's shoes is bassist Aaron Pauley, on both clean <i>and</i> screamed vocals. <i>Defy</i>’s grunge-influenced melodies and (occasionally) dipping tempos breathe diversity and digestibility into the formidable metalcore mix. While the titular track and “Unbreakable” sing of strength and perseverance, “On the Inside” and “Warzone” reveal painful truths. Sandwiched in the middle comes an audacious album highlight: a roaring rendition of Pink Floyd’s classic “Money”. With <i>Defy</i>, Of Mice & Men not only prevail—they raise the bar.