TURNSTILE

(Roadrunner Records 2025)

Baltimore hardcore legends Turnstile dropped "Never Enough" - their most experimental album yet that still keeps it real. The standout track "Look Out For Me" is a 7-minute journey that samples The Wire and morphs through hardcore, ambient, and electronic sections like a proper sonic adventure.

HEARTFELT HARDCORE POPTIMISM MEETS AUTHENTIC EXPERIMENTATION

Turnstile's fourth studio album "Never Enough" is a fucking masterclass in how to evolve without losing your soul. These Baltimore hardcore legends have delivered something that's both deeply personal and universally accessible – exactly the kind of raw authenticity that The Sunday SHITSHOW crew would absolutely lose their minds over.

THE HARDCORE ROOTS RUN DEEP

Let's get one thing straight – Turnstile didn't just appear out of nowhere. Formed in 2010 from Baltimore's hardcore scene, they've been grinding for over a decade. Starting with their 2011 debut EP "Pressure to Succeed" and building through albums like "Nonstop Feeling" (2015) and "Time & Space" (2018), they've always been about pushing boundaries while keeping that hardcore foundation solid as concrete.The band's journey from underground hardcore darlings to Grammy-nominated international rock stars with 2021's "Glow On" is the kind of underdog story that resonates with anyone who's ever believed in the power of authentic art over manufactured bullshit.

"NEVER ENOUGH" - EVOLUTION IN MOTION

Arriving during punk's mainstream resurgence alongside bands like Green Day and Rancid, "Smash" helped define the sound of 90s alternative rock. The album's commercial success proved that punk could achieve massive popularity without compromising its core values and intensity.

"LOOK OUT FOR ME" – THE STANDOUT ANTHEM

If there's one track that perfectly encapsulates what makes this album special, it's the nearly 7-minute epic "Look Out For Me." This isn't just a song; it's a fucking journey through Baltimore's cultural DNA.The track starts with punchy hardcore that'll get your blood pumping, then shifts into a woozy ambient section that samples dialogue from "The Wire" (because of course it does – Baltimore pride runs deep), before exploding into an electronic outro that nods to Baltimore club music. It's like getting three different songs that somehow work perfectly together.The music video, directed by Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory themselves, captures that DIY spirit that's always been at Turnstile's core. It's raw, it's real, and it doesn't try to be anything other than what it is.

Rating: 4/5

SONIC EXPERIMENTATION THAT ACTUALLY WORKS

What sets "Never Enough" apart is how fearlessly they experiment:

  • "I Care" channels The Police with flanged guitars and hand-claps that somehow don't feel cheesy
  • "Seein' Stars" brings funk-rock vibes that would make Stewart Copeland proud
  • "Dreaming" features horn flourishes from BADBADNOTGOOD members
  • "Sunshower" transforms from circle pit ripper to new-age meditation with Shabaka's flute
  • "Dull" gets the A.G. Cook treatment with glitching vocals and electronic chaos

The guest list reads like a who's who of forward-thinking artists: Hayley Williams, Blood Orange's Dev Hynes, Faye Webster, and more. But here's the crucial part – these aren't celebrity cameos for the sake of it. Each collaboration feels organic and purposeful.

The Hardcore Heart Beats Strong
Despite all the experimentation, tracks like "Sole" and "Birds" prove they haven't forgotten where they came from. These are sweaty small-venue bangers that conjure images of their early days. When Yates screams "I found a song playing just for me/And now I'm free/No one left to be" on "Birds," you feel that liberation in your bones.

Community Over Competition
What makes Turnstile special isn't just their music – it's their approach to hardcore as community building. They threw a free charity concert in Baltimore before the album dropped, proving that success hasn't changed their commitment to giving back. Their shows still spawn endless stage divers despite (or because of) those mellow synth passages.

THE VERDICT

"Never Enough" is Turnstile saying "fuck your expectations" while delivering exactly what their fans need. It's an album that works whether you're discovering them for the first time or you've been riding with them since "Pressure to Succeed."The title track's message isn't about self-abasement – it's permission to be imperfect while growing. In a world of manufactured authenticity, Turnstile remains the real deal.

For fans of: Early Fugazi, Bad Brains, The Police (but with actual edge), Blood Orange, BADBADNOTGOOD

Essential tracks: "Look Out For Me," "Never Enough," "Birds," "Sunshower," "I Care"This is the kind of album that reminds you why music matters – raw, honest, experimental, but never forgetting its roots. Turnstile has created something that'll soundtrack both your most introspective moments and your wildest mosh pit experiences.

Bottom line: "Never Enough" proves that evolution and authenticity aren't mutually exclusive. This is hardcore for the future, built on the foundation of the past.

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