For anyone who loves a little melody in their hardcore, HOSTAGE CALM delivers. Since forming, this quintet has been running with the torch left by fellow CT hardcore bands WITH HONOR and AMBITIONS. But let’s be frank here—there’s no cheesy metalcore breakdowns added for extra effect and certainly no flashy neon logos. This isn’t the “melodic hardcore” you’re being force fed from the booths of corporate rock festivals all around you. Instead, Lens is eleven brutally honest stabs at a sound somewhere between the lines of QUICKSAND and DAG NASTY. Panic Records is proud to release the vinyl version of HOSTAGE CALM’s acclaimed debut full length, Lens.