Released by: Better Noise Music
Release Date: Out Now!!!
Genre: Alt Rock/Metalcore
Line Up:
Cody Weissinger
Caleb Freihaut
Lee Jennings
Robert Westo
Homer Umbanhower
Tracklist:
1. Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)
2. Blood Mother
3. Doom And Gloom
4. Holy Water
5. Dark Thoughts (feat. Danny Worsnop)
6. You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)
7. Chernobyl
8. Dopamine
9. Voodoo Doll (feat. Eva Under Fire)
10. Happier Than You
11. Alien
12. Generation Psycho
13. Stay Weird
14. Hearse For Two
Several authentic standout moments make “Greetings From Suffocate City” worth attention. With its immediately catchy melodies, “Dark Thoughts” proves irresistible, while the surprisingly clever self-deprecating lyrics in “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” offer genuine intrigue. The album’s centerpiece track delivers that raw adolescent angst which secretly appeals to aging metal fans (despite their reluctance to acknowledge it).
Strategic guest collaborations elevate the record’s impact. The opening number features Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills unleashing his characteristic energy, while Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody brings fierce intensity to “Holy Water.” Meanwhile, The Used’s Bert McCracken makes a memorable return on “You’re So Ugly When You Cry.”
The album falters primarily in its central portion, where individual tracks lose distinction amid layers of aggressive vocals and sleek guitar production. Only as the record approaches its conclusion does the band recapture their compositional strength and deliver more focused material.
The Funeral Portrait’s greatest strength lies in their authentic emotional expression. Their willingness to embrace vulnerability without fear of seeming overwrought or melodramatic gives them real power. Still, the group appears reluctant to push beyond familiar boundaries into more ambitious or innovative musical territory. Rather than genre-defining artistry, “Greetings From Suffocate City” offers reliable nostalgia for those craving early 2000s gothic pop-punk atmosphere.
This works perfectly as indulgent entertainment for evening commutes or exercise routines. However, anyone expecting artistic breakthroughs or genre innovation should temper their expectations accordingly.
Written by: Shadow Editor
Ratings: 8/10
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