Mirror Touch

Volumes have never been a band that sits still, and Mirror Touch feels like the sound of a group fully aware of where they’ve been and where they want to go next. There’s a confidence running through this album that doesn’t rely on sheer heaviness alone, but on texture, groove, and emotion. It’s aggressive when it needs to be, but just as willing to pull things back and let atmosphere and melody do the heavy lifting.

Straight out of the gate, the album establishes its weight and intent. The riffs hit with clarity and purpose, locking in with drums that feel mechanical yet organic at the same time. There’s a modern polish to the production, but it never strips the songs of their punch. Instead, it allows every layer, from low end grooves to sharp guitar accents, to breathe and hit exactly where it should.

Vocally, Mirror Touch thrives on contrast. Harsh deliveries bring urgency and grit, while the clean sections offer space and reflection rather than simple hooks for the sake of it. The interplay between the two gives the album its emotional backbone, shifting between frustration, self examination, and moments that feel almost hopeful. It’s this push and pull that keeps the record engaging from start to finish.

As the album unfolds, Volumes aren’t afraid to experiment with pacing. Some tracks lean into groove driven, almost hypnotic rhythms, while others explode with chaos and intensity. There are moments where the band flirts with accessibility, introducing cleaner structures and more melodic passages, but they’re never far removed from the heaviness that defines their identity. Even at its most restrained, the album still feels grounded in weight and intent.

Lyrically, Mirror Touch feels introspective without becoming overly abstract. There’s a sense of looking inward, of confronting habits, cycles, and personal conflict. It pairs well with the sonic shifts throughout the album, reinforcing the idea that this record is about balance, between aggression and restraint, past and present, control and release.

By the time the closing tracks roll around, Mirror Touch leaves the impression of a band that’s evolving without cutting ties to its core. It doesn’t try to outdo previous releases by being heavier or louder, instead, it feels more deliberate, more layered, and more self aware. Volumes sound comfortable in their skin here, and that confidence carries the album from start to finish.

This is a record that rewards full listens, not just standout singles, one that reflects growth rather than reinvention, and proves Volumes still have plenty to say.