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The debut ArmsBendBack EP "Even Though I'll Hurt You" is an exercise in progression. Passionate and sincere, abrupt and crushing, the music delivers the aggression of post-hardcore right alongside an uncanny pop sensibility. The opening track "Watermark" is both heartfelt and punishing, a standard that remains constant through the duration of the CD. The urgency of guitarist Carson Slovak's abrasive riffs are complimented as Mike Coasey's vocals melt from melodic to primal. The pure, raw energy of the music reveals itself entirely by the third track, "Terms and Conditions." The unforgettable opening guitar line is only a precursor to what happens when the song kicks in. The closing track "Dystopia" is definitely an emotional climax, as the song drives a heavy, paced-out chorus into a soft breakdown and then explodes again into a completely new realm of expression. ArmsBendBack prove themselves as a raw, new talent and "Even Though I'll Hurt You" is testament to that fact. The five-song EP destroys and rebuilds, wounds and heals. ArmsBendBack is here to annihilate. CD Extras: Enhanced CD data including the "Watermark" music video, interactive menu and link to website.