COUNTERPARTS’ THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HELL AND HOME

RETURNS TO VINYL FOR 10^th ANNIVERSARY

 

The Canadian hardcore band’s acclaimed third studio album includes

the single “Witness,” plus fan favorites “Compass” and “Ghost”

 

Counterparts are currently on tour throughout North America

 

Click here to download album artwork, product shots, and band photo

Click here to pre-order

 

Los Angeles, CA (September 27, 2023) – Craft Recordings announces a 10^th-anniversary vinyl pressing of The Difference Between Hell and Home, the broadly acclaimed third studio album from Canadian melodic hardcore band, Counterparts. Set for release on December 1 and available for pre-order today, the album features the scorching single “Witness” plus such fan favorites as “Compass” and “Ghost.” In addition to classic black wax, fans can also find The Difference Between Hell and Home in a selection of limited-edition colored pressings, including Iridescent Blue and Metallic Copper (both exclusive to the band’s store), Sky Blue Marble (CraftRecordings.com) and Spring Green vinyl (Revolver).

 

Formed in 2007 in Hamilton, ON, Counterparts quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned within the Canadian hardcore scene. Before long, they signed to Verona Records (run by fellow Ontario rocker Shane Told of Silverstein) and released their debut record, Prophets, in 2010. Before long, as their international profile continued to grow, the band caught the ears of Victory Records, who released their broadly acclaimed sophomore LP, The Current Will Carry Us, in the fall of 2011.

 

After a busy year of touring, Counterparts entered New Jersey’s Machine Shop studio with producer Will Putney (of Fit for an Autopsy) to work on their third full-length album. Bridging the ferocity of their debut with the genre-spanning melodies from their last record, the band found themselves settling into their sound while showcasing the breadth of their songwriting talents and technical prowess as musicians. Among the album’s more blistering highlights are “Compass,” “Ghost” and single “Witness,” all of which feature frontman Brendan Murphy’s powerful, growling vocals, plus breakneck instrumentation from guitarists Jesse Doreen and Alex Re and bassist Eric Bazinet. The band also shows off their softer, more contemplative side in the metered “Decay,” while songs like “Cursed” and “Wither” offer inspired – and, at times, ethereal ­– melodic interludes.

 

Released in July 2013, The Difference Between Hell and Home was received warmly by fans, landing in the Top 50 of Billboard’s Independent Albums chart and peaking at No.7 on the Heatseekers chart. The LP was also a critical success, earning praise from outlets on both sides of the Atlantic, including Britain’s Rock Sound, which hailed, “This is raw feeling, distilled through true musicianship – exactly as great hardcore should be.” Kerrang! declared the album “One for the heart,” while Alternative Press praised, “There’s a lot to appreciate.” New Transcendence asserted, “The Difference Between Hell and Home is a multifaceted and malicious juggernaut of a release which rips and tears at the listener’s soul, cutting away every ounce of negativity inside of them and leaving them with nothing but a can-do attitude, and a crystal-clear view of everything they are truly capable of.”

 

Reflecting on the album today, Brendan Murphy says: “I feel like The Difference Between Hell and Home was the first of our records where we actually came into our own and had a solid grasp on whatever it was that Counterparts was supposed to be. I consider it the first REAL Counterparts album and since it’s been out of print for a while, I’m excited to be able to give people another chance to own a physical copy…even though you were late to the party and I hate your guts for not loving us right away, I’ll gladly take your money now. Enjoy, losers. Love you.”

 

With a current line-up that includes founding members Brendan Murphy (vocals) and Jesse Doreen (lead guitar/bass), plus rhythm guitarist/bassist Tyler Williams and drummer Kyle Brownlee, Counterparts has released a total of seven studio albums, including 2022’s A Eulogy for Those Still Here. The band is currently in the middle of an extensive North American tour, which kicked off on September 15th and concludes on October 19th at Las Vegas’ House of Blues. Scroll down for upcoming dates and visit the band’s official site for tickets and more info.

 

Click here to pre-order The Difference Between Hell and Home

 

 

The Difference Between Hell and Home Tracklist

Side A:

1. Lost
2. Ghost
3. Debris
4. Outlier
5. Witness
6. Decay

 

Side B:

1. Compass
2. Wither
3. Cursed
4. Slave
5. Soil

 

Counterparts – Upcoming Tour Dates:

September 27: Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

September 28: Worcester, MA – Palladium

September 29: New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

September 30: Montreal, CAN – L’Olympia

October 1: Toronto, CAN – HISTORY

October 3: Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

October 4: Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

October 6: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

October 7: Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

October 8: Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

October 10: Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Line

October 11: Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor

October 13: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall

October 14: Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum

October 15: San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center

October 17: Albuquerque, NM – The Historic El Rey Theater

October 18: Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre

October 19: Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas

 

 

About Craft Recordings:

Craft Recordings is home to one of the largest and most essential collections of master recordings and compositions in the world. Its storied repertoire includes landmark releases from icons such as Joan Baez, John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Celia Cruz, Miles Davis, Isaac Hayes, John Lee Hooker, Little Richard, R.E.M., Joan Sebastian, and Traveling Wilburys. Plus, the catalog recordings of celebrated contemporary acts including A Day to Remember, Evanescence, Alison Krauss, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday and Violent Femmes, to name just a few. Renowned imprints with catalogs issued under the Craft banner include Fania, Fantasy, Fearless, HITCO, Musart, Nitro, Panart, Prestige, Riverside, Rounder, Specialty, Stax, Vanguard, Varèse Sarabande, Vee-Jay and Victory, among many others. Craft creates thoughtfully curated packages, with a meticulous devotion to quality and a commitment to preservation—ensuring that these recordings endure for new generations to discover. Craft is also home to the Billie Holiday and Tammy Wynette estates which preserve and protect their respective names, likeness and music through day-to-day legacy management of these cultural trailblazers.

 

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