“Sacrifice your soul so I can speak. Body, mind, and soul can rest in me.”
The long anticipated Volume Series by The Plot in You rounds off with one final song. This completes the merging of each EP at the request of fans, having started this journey in October 2022 with their first song “Divide”, all the way to completion in July 2026. This is all tied together as a self-titled LP which fans will likely refer to as the Volume Series, and for the uninitiated it will act as the unambiguous first signpost into The Plot In You‘s discography. With this release, the band is ready to close this chapter of their music and evolve their sound for the future.
Although it didn’t originally appear this way, the Volume Series does have a consistent through-line. Each EP explores a different set of emotions that follow the same theme – mental struggle. Whether that manifests as grief, anger or toxicity, most of the songs follow a similar lyrical structure: begin irate and aggressive, end sad and melancholic. Not to mention the staggering scope, the release strategy gave each volume the opportunity to shine in the spotlight. Across its runtime, the listener is taken through a truly cathartic experience.
Landon Tewers performs one of the most masterful vocal deliveries across this album to date. He effortlessly switches his visceral vocal fries for alluring, soft-spoken lyrics, showcasing his range as a vocalist. He easily becomes the focal point of every song, deftly putting on a performance that brings the core emotion of each song to the surface. “Closure” demonstrates how even a soft sung whisper can become a hook so easy to repeat.
One of the album’s greatest strengths is how well balanced the mixes are. “Been Here Before” has crushing guitar riffs that perfectly reinforce the intensity of the lyrics. Zack Cervini brings together the instruments in an assertive harmonisation, keeping the guitars immediate in the mix without sacrificing the depth of the vocals.
Overall the album is solidly enjoyable from start to finish. However, the addition of one unreleased song does not dramatically change the entire lens you hear the album through. “Carved” was a lovely soulfully melodic conclusion, rounding off in an emotional journey with a calming chaser. While it may not be reinventing the wheel, it does provide a steadfast benchmark for the metalcore genre in 2026. This album is sure to be the inspiration for many future projects.
