It has not gone unnoticed that the popularity of Baltimore’s Turnstile has completely skyrocketed in the past year. Some even consider the five piece to be the biggest band in the hardcore scene currently. Why is that? What is it about this band that has given them such an explosive fan base in 2015? The answer is quite simple: they have a formula and that formula works.
Nonstop Feeling showcases a smorgasbord of 90’s nostalgia with the band’s influences written proudly on their sleeves. Instrumentally the five piece combines elements of crossover bands of the era with elements of radio hit bands of the era such as 311. Vocally the Zach de La Roche worship is obvious, but done very well. There is even a song titled “Out of Rage” that sounds like it could easily pass as a Rage Against the Machine track, but it comes off more as an homage than plagiarism.
The common critique of this album tends to deal with the overall silliness and absurdity with the lyrics, but Turnstile’s primary objective appears to be centered in keeping the listener entertained and to have a blast doing so. The pressure to succeed paid off because this album had me rocking out from start to finish.
Nonstop Feeling is twelve tracks of catchy, fun, accessible hardcore that your grandma could groove to. Turnstile’s refusal to take themselves seriously is what really makes this record stand out. If you’re looking for a fun album that is absolutely perfect to do cardio to, I recommend adding this LP to your workout playlist.