3DOT RECORDINGS
Whether it’s a genre or not, Periphery had long been the frontrunners of all those associated with the scandalous ‘d’ word. The Washington DC natives’ super-technical playing, haphazard delivery and knack for catchy hooks were again writ large over album seven. Wildfire, Atropos and Everything Is Fine! delivered a sense of fun in a style that is often too serious for its own good, while Dying Star and Thanks Nobuo revealed beauty to go with the boisterousness.