Albuquerque, New Mexico emcee, songwriter, producer & architecturalist Lost Membranes dropping his debut EP on his YouTube channel. Inspired by a multitude of artists in different genres from the almighty Wu-Tang Clan to post-punk pioneers Joy Division & the pioneering nu metal band KoЯn, he first introduced himself at the very beginning of 2022 & has put out numerous singles since then. However, he’s opening The Empty Diaries as his 1st official body of work in order to make a broader statement in the underground.
“Awakening” starts the EP by screaming in the brightest moonlight until it’s time for the almighty to show him what he has in store for him next whereas “Bleached” has this occult atmosphere that I find fitting talking about how the world got him feeling & he’ll never be the same again. “Confront” goes for a rap rock to discuss life being a daily struggle while the solemn “Discord” marches on to a war’s parade. “Paradox” ends by talking about everything coming down to the decisions he’s made.
Each song on this 5-track EP gives you an inside look into the constant grind & fights we have with the battles we face in life such as our personal struggles, our faith, our ups & downs, our hopes & dreams, having loved ones or losing loved ones & what we do to maintain our sanity through it all. A mix of hip hop as well as punk & metal music, The Empty Diaries is an emotional journey from beginning to end.
Score: 8/10
