Bassist and main vocalist Kevin Lamiell sets himself apart from the vast majority (HEH) of his screamo contemporaries with one incredible secret: actually being able to scream properly. His throaty, acrid vocals wouldn't be out of place on a black metal record at times and on tracks like It's Too Late his lines can even be sing-a-long inducing ("There are times. When I dream of this. But not here. Not here."). He is backed up by guitarist Matt Michel whose solid gruff shout is admittedly less impressive but it adds another fearsome aspect to the hydra. With all of the band's aggression stripped away, instrumental track and album standout Are Forever may be a surprise on first listen with its luscious soundscapes, pensive chord progressions and euphoric tone, but it feels in no way out of place on the album and is one of the band's best tracks.
Despite their short career Majority Rule definitely have a unique brand of screamo, lacking none of the raw passion of other bands within the genre but blending it with intelligent, thought provoking songwriting and a pleasing penchant for restraint all beneath a brooding, restrictive atmosphere that leaves the listener with an incredibly rewarding listening experience.
Majority Rule - Emergency Numbers
Screamo/Post-Hardcore