Review: In the four years since the unprecedented success of 2021's Grammy-nominated third album Glow On, Baltimore experimental hardcore heroes Turnstile have become legitimately one of the biggest bands in modern rock. Following their longest gap between full-lengths yet, likely due to their majorly expanded hectic touring schedule, Never Enough appears poised to maintain the intense momentum whilst continuing to build upon their uniquely singular vision for what was once regarded as a niche subgenre. From the opening title-track's anthemic, simplistic-by-design stadium-punk riffage elevated by bubbling, euphoric synths to the jangling disco-pop dance-punk grooves of 'Seein' Stars' to the chaotic yet positive abrasion of 'Birds', all signs point to yet another intriguing, incomparable opus bursting at the seams with levels of creativity, ability and energy beyond the confines of any genre or band working today. Officially enlisting longtime touring member and former Chubby & The Gang guitarist and Yorkshire-born Meg Mills following the departure of Brady Ebert, the record will also expand upon the four-track musical film Turnstile Love Connection which announced their previous effort with a fully realised version this time around, offering up music videos to all 14 tracks in a style reminiscent of The Who's iconic album-film Tommy, entirely directed by frontman/mastermind Brendan Yates, who also serves for his first time as the record's producer. With the album/film release set to coincide and premiere at New York City's Tribeca Film Festival, Turnstile continue to shatter the boundaries and limitations of what a hardcore punk band were once thought capable of accomplishing.
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