Garrison- The Bend Before The Break

Garrison was born in Boston during the heyday of the prolific, late '90s, post-hardcore scene. Shortly after forming, the band found themselves signed to Revelation Records where they released their first EP, The Bend Before The Break. The EP was well received among fans and critics and made a place for itself as a notable release for the post-hardcore movement. The Bend Before The Break opens with 'Serious Heavy Drama, ' which immediately hooks you with it's melody, and slowly builds to a brooding and emotional breakdown where singer Joseph Grillo screams his words in a final emotional crescendo. The EP rises with pop melodies such as 'Harlow' (a song that remained a fan favorite even after three more releases) and ends with the somber and dark 'Untitled, ' embracing more of a Midwest-emo theme, and bringing to mind a band like MINERAL. Though Garrison went on to release numerous albums on Revelation Records, Iodine Recordings, and Simba Recordings, The Bend Before The Break remained