Restoring Force cover

Restoring Force

Of Mice & Men · 2014

38 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal · metalcore · post-hardcore

A fierce blend of melodic hooks and crushing riffs that encapsulates the struggle for resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo resilience anthems
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • uplifting messages in every track
  • focused listening for personal reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer long, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 27, 2014, 'Restoring Force' marked Of Mice & Men's third studio album, following their self-titled record. At this stage, the band was navigating significant lineup changes, as original bassist and clean vocalist Austin Carlile had left the band, leading them to explore new musical directions with vocalist Aaron Pauley taking a more central role.
Stylistic neighbors
Parkway Drive· Architects· August Burns Red

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Public Service Announcement 3:32
  • 2 Feels Like Forever 3:13
  • 3 Bones Exposed 4:15
  • 4 Would You Still Be There 3:12
  • 5 Glass Hearts 3:14
  • 6 Another You 3:45
  • 7 Break Free 3:29
  • 8 You Make Me Sick 3:21
  • 9 Identity Disorder 3:37
  • 10 You’re Not Alone 3:21
  • 11 Space Enough to Grow 3:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata