Lost In Paradox by Motherkissers: A Chaotic Love Letter to Metalcore
Alright, buckle up, because Lost In Paradox by Motherkissers is one of those albums that punches you in the gut and then asks if you want seconds. Released back in 2013, this Italian metalcore/hardcore hybrid doesn’t waste time with pleasantries—it just grabs you by the collar and drags you through its sonic labyrinth. And honestly? I’m here for it.
Let’s start with “Steadfast,” the opening track. If you’ve ever wanted a song that feels like running full-speed into a brick wall while also being oddly cathartic, this is your jam. The riffs are relentless, like someone strapped a chainsaw to a runaway train, and the vocals? Oh man, they’re equal parts snarl and scream, like the singer just found out his pizza order got messed up. But somehow, it works. It’s chaotic but precise, like a perfectly timed temper tantrum. You remember this track because it sets the tone—no chill, all thrill.
Then there’s “Lost In Paradox,” the title track, which feels like the band took everything they learned about tension and release and cranked it to eleven. The breakdowns hit harder than your ex’s apology text, and the melodic bits sneak in like sunlight through storm clouds. There’s something about how it balances beauty and brutality that sticks with you. Plus, let’s be real, any song that makes you wanna both cry and smash stuff deserves props.
The rest of the album—“Among The Ruins” and “Catharsis”—keeps the energy high, though they don’t quite hit the same emotional peaks as the first two tracks. Still, they’re solid enough to keep you headbanging until your neck feels like it might snap off (which, let’s face it, is the goal here).
What’s wild about Lost In Paradox is how raw it feels. It’s not polished or overproduced; it’s more like a live show trapped inside your headphones. And yeah, maybe that’s why it’s so damn memorable. These guys weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they just wanted to set it on fire and roll it downhill.
So, final thoughts? This album reminds me of that one friend who’s always causing trouble but somehow still manages to be the life of the party. Sure, it’s rough around the edges, and yeah, it might leave you a little bruised, but isn’t that kinda the point? Life’s messy, music should be too. Now go listen to it—but don’t blame me if your neighbors complain.
Oh, and fun fact: Motherkissers self-released this bad boy under “Not On Label.” Bold move, considering how much noise they make. Guess they didn’t need anyone else telling them what to do anyway. Rock on, Italia!
