Candy has truly outdone themselves with this latest release, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of industrial and hardcore to forge a distinct and exhilarating new sound—one that could rightfully be called hypercore. They refuse to be confined by genre limitations, embracing a heavier, more abrasive sonic palette while expanding their electronic and industrial influences to new extremes. This record channels the raw energy of hardcore and seamlessly blends it with the pulsing, hypnotic intensity of '90s heavy house and trance, resulting in a chaotic yet mesmerizing fusion that feels like a breath of fresh air in the hardcore scene.  

Despite these experimental leanings, the band hasn’t abandoned their hardcore roots. The drumming is razor-sharp throughout the record, with a snare that snaps with an almost mechanical precision, driving each track with relentless force. The guitar riffs are thick, sludgy, and full of menace, creating a suffocating heaviness that pairs perfectly with the album’s industrial overtones. The bass is massive, adding extra weight to the compositions and giving each track a thick, punishing low end that shakes the foundation.  

Vocally, Candy delivers a wide range of styles, from piercing screams to eerie cleans, adding a dynamic element that keeps the listener engaged. The sheer variety makes it hard to pick a favorite approach—every vocal shift brings something new to the table. What’s even more impressive is how the band manages to weave in influences from other artists without ever sounding derivative. There are moments where you can hear echoes of Vein.fm’s chaotic intensity and Code Orange’s industrial experimentation, yet Candy makes these elements entirely their own.  

Speaking of Code Orange, this album feels like what they were attempting to achieve on their last release—dark, brooding, and fiercely innovative while still maintaining the raw aggression of hardcore. Candy succeeds in pushing the genre into uncharted territory, crafting a record that is both punishing and hypnotic, aggressive yet strangely danceable. This is a bold, ambitious statement from a band unafraid to carve out their own lane, and it sets a new bar for what hardcore can become when it's fused with industrial and electronic elements in a truly organic way.