Inked In Blood secluded themselves within the confines of the Spectre Studios compound to work with Troy Glessner on “Sometimes We Are Beautiful,” and the result was a record that is at once heavier and more melodic than any of their previous works. The hooks were founded on addictive melodies and singalong-able choruses; in fact the entire album was rooted firmly in the tradition of ‘evolving hardcore’ where the energy, intelligence and beauty of a band’s sound reflected the current state of the scene.

“Sometimes We Are Beautiful” turns 15 today. Listen on Spotify.