Album Review: Who Sold You This Truth ++ Was It Yours To Hold by Colorblind
Album artwork for Who Sold You This Truth ++ Was It Yours To Hold by Colorblind
Texan quartet, Colorblind, have been making a name for themselves in the modern pop-rock scene as of late, touring alongside OG metalcore heavyweights, Blessthefall, a festival slot at Welcome To Rockville, and numerous upcoming support slots on huge American tours. It’s only a matter of time before you’ll be seeing them as headliners across the world, and all of their success boils down to the simple fact that they embrace who they are as musicians, they don’t conform and they have no desire to fit in. Could you call them a TikTok band? Possibly. But posting on social media isn’t the only qualifier for success, you have to be a genuinely likeable band to gain authentic fans, and these guys tick all the boxes.
If you want an opening track to dance around every room in your house to, and one to shout at the top of your lungs that you put yourself at risk of having a noise complaint made against you, then Pressure would like to have a word. Colorblind are talented at an array of things as a collective, but where they really blow the bar into smithereens is their ability to create some of the catchiest of hooks, regardless of topic. Pressure is a track about feeling the crumbling weight of your own mind, your own self-doubts, and pushing through despite the heaviness, because on the other side there’s likely to be success. A lot of listeners will relate to this song, and that catapults “Who Sold You This Truth - Was It Yours To Hold” off the starting line. Most listeners of this genre are suckers for a relatable cliché and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s not a single phrase throughout this track that won’t burn your vocal chords to within an inch of their life if you’re singing along, and if there’s one thing that Colorblind do extremely well, it’s create songs that feed into your autonomy and take over.
Vocalist, Travis Moseley, has one of the most distinctive voices in the modern scene right now, with many accusing him of overusing autotune, but live footage of the band proves he’s just that much of an angel - and demon - in and out of the recording studio, away from manufactured perfection. The heights that are reached throughout this record are nerve-tingling, capable of sending vibrations through every fiber of your being. If Travis hadn’t found his range before, it’s undeniably been found with this release, escalating emotion with ethereal high notes, and shattering the ground beneath with shocking growls, most notably in Chemical Warfare and God Complex.
Synths remain prominent throughout, and succeed in adding both uplifting, and haunting energy when paired with vocals of the same nature. A power duo when utilised correctly, which turns out to be across the board of the record. The bands’ focus being heavily on layered effects sets them apart from the crowd trying to be something they’re objectively not. Colorblind are not for the metal elitists, they’re for the ones who just want a good fucking time, listening to music that resonates within. They lean into their futuristic energy and proudly stand firm in their place, which cannot be said for a number of bands biting at the same sound.
Though following the same thematic nature, Incomplete enters with a slightly different intro than has been heard from the band before, tiptoeing ever so slightly on the line of what you’d expect from a more Post-Hardcore leaning band, think old Deaf Havana, or Sleeping With Sirens. While every other track will make you go, “Yeah, this is a Colorblind song,” just from the intro alone, this one is a slight curveball, and it’s a pleasant addition to what is otherwise predictable (complimentary). The band doesn’t stray very far from their signature composition, there’s still that mammoth chorus, and layered effects, but a different variant of passion sits beneath this one, boosting it above the rest and allowing it to claim its title as a standout track. Colorblind could use Incomplete as a template for expanding and honing their sound even further in the future, and it could see them grow out of this pond and into their element in the ocean.
Cynical sees us out to the end, a world away from where this record began. It offers a space to get right to the core of your feelings, and to sit down with melancholy lyrics accompanied by an instrumental inclusive of only piano-toned synth work. A truly exquisite composition exposing the vulnerability within Colorblind. There’s not a lot to say about a track that’s been stripped down to its bare bones, except that it carries the weight of a thousand sorrows, and does it so eloquently that you need to be prepared to shed a tear or two. Conveying such despondency and being able to invoke that feeling in others takes a level of artistic flair that can only come from those it’s already present in, and it’s a sad tale as old as time that sometimes these artists that we look up to, have skeletons of their own.
Every track shows a different side to their talent, and for an album with 15 songs (6 of which were released as the 2025 EP) there’s not a lot of repetition going on, which takes an incredible amount of craftsmanship. However, it does feel as though the 9 new tracks would have been better suited as the only songs on the album, rather than putting the already released EP tracks on here as well, which stand out as fillers as opposed to adding to conciseness; this is the only time that Colorblind have taken a direction that comes across as uninspiring, and almost lackadaisical. With that being said, for a debut full-length, “Who Sold You This Truth - Was It Yours To Hold” is a commendable piece by Colorblind, and it’s apparent that they have put their best efforts into this release, resulting in a colourful blend of their many sides. The opening and closing tracks are antithetical, which perfectly showcase their diversity and ability to tell a cohesive story. This is a band who still have so much room for growth, despite already making their mark and being confident in their sound, and it will be an exciting journey to follow while we watch them on their path to new heights - because they’re fast-tracking down a golden paved road.
FFO: Dayseeker, If Not For Me, Caskets
SCORE: 7/10
Who Sold You This Truth ++ Was It Yours To Hold is out on all streaming platforms on Friday 28th August, released via Solid State Records.
