they are following up with a deluxe version that is releasing in May that includes three brand new songs and a remix of one of the original songs.

 

The new songs “Dance of the Dead,” “Heartbreak Kids,” and “The Wild,” take the first three slots on the album and all three are great additions. Starting off the album, “Dance of the Dead” shows off clean vocalist Richard Rogers range, whose vocals remind me of Craig Owens back in his Chiodos days. “Heartbreak Kids” is your straightforward break up song, with lyrics like “When dealing with the pro of breaking hearts/ Just run/ Just run” and “We were golden/ But now we’re broken,” there isn’t any real subtlety to it. “The Wild” is the first of the three to really favor the unclean vocals sung by Aaron Melzer. This is his first album with the band and he really shows what he can do and why he is a great addition to Secrets.

 

“Ready to Repair” was the debut single of the original album release. It is all about starting over and realizing things have to change. Rogers’ vocals are passionate and Melzer balances the song well with his screams and growls. It is catchier than most of the other songs, with fun guitar riffs towards the end and a sufficient breakdown worked in. It is definitely great single material.

 

Not only is it the debut single, it is also the song that was remixed for this deluxe edition. Personally, I enjoyed the remix a lot more but that could be due to the guest vocals by Jonny Craig and I am a total sucker for anything that Jonny Craig does. DJ Captain Midnite remixed it and it also includes vocals by rapper Kyle Lucas which was an unexpected twist to hear on a hardcore album. Merging genres is always a risk especially with such different ones but in this case, it definitely paid off.

 

No hardcore album would be complete without the passionate, angsty ballad and “Sleep Well, Darling” fills those ballad shoes nice and snug. Rogers naturally sings throughout the entire song while the typical strum of the guitar plays in the background. Having that perfect ballad range and tone is the main thing that makes or breaks ballads, and Rogers completely nails it. It is definitely a standout song in the album.

 

The rest of the album definitely shows off the skill of both vocalists and has some great instrumental points to it. The songs do tend to feel a bit similar and don’t have too many distinctive qualities between them but that isn’t me saying they aren’t worth listening to. Overall, the deluxe edition wins and it is definitely worth revisiting the album for a listen.

 

You can buy the deluxe edition on iTunes now or visit their official website or Facebook page for upcoming tour dates.  Secrets is planning to start on the From Death to Destiny tour in Europe with Asking Alexandria, The Ghost Inside, and Crown the Empire in October but for now, you can catch them all summer on the Vans Warped Tour.