Tyler Posey gets vulnerable with his debut solo record ‘Unravel’ — album review

Tyler Posey drops his debut independent record Unravel tomorrow. Click here to pre-save or pre-order the album.

The sixteen-track LP was produced by Matt Malpass and John Feldmann. Posey has taken the best parts of each subgenre of rock and combined them into a unique new feel. His emphasis on post-hardcore and metal trends contrasts his previous light pop-punk songs with Five North. The wide variety of songs showcases his raw talent and skill as a musician. ‘Unravel’ is an absolutely amazing debut album and sets the bar high for Posey’s future as a solo musician.

We had the pleasure of chatting with Tyler Posey & Mike Henneberger in 2021 which was almost halfway between his 2020 pandemic struggles and this 2023 record. He was very open to All Punked Up about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse during quarantine. These struggles are the exact reasons why Tyler was eager to narrate Mike’s book “Rock Bottom at the Renaissance.” Unravel takes you through this mental health rollercoaster Tyler faced during isolation in 2020.

On the new album, Tyler shares,

“Being an independent artist, there is a lot of freedom, and that’s exactly what this album is. Freedom. It’s got every genre from screamo hardcore punk to chill beach vibes. Listen to it from start to finish in order, to really experience the ride that is UNRAVEL, my first full-length LP!

Posey is hosting an album release show on June 10th at Chain Reaction in Anaheim with special guests Phem and World’s First Cinema. Click here to get your tickets!

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Unravel captures Tyler Posey’s struggles in an honest and emotional way.

This honest & hard-hitting record ties his honest struggle with mental health and addiction to rocking melodies making this an incredible debut album.

The record opens with “Get Out Alive” which has a hard-hitting, heavy guitar, with a lot of gritty screaming lyrics. We can definitely look forward to the mosh pit that will immediately open at the start of this song.

“Lemon” is a mix of heavier genres and a more classic pop-punk sound. This song originally premiered in Teen Wolf: The Movie on Paramount+ . “Lemon” offers a solid combination of both heavier post-hardcore and modern pop-punk which transitions well into track 4.

“Understand” is a very modern pop-punk song that gives us mature All Time Low vibes. The lyrics of this chorus hit differently:

“Is it too much to say you won’t ever understand? / The voice in my head says you won’t ever care.”

Ever since the pandemic, I have definitely had to learn how to stop wasting my breath on those who don’t truly care. It is nice to know we aren’t alone in that feeling.

“I Fall Alone” musically continues with fun guitars and drums while also bringing those emo feels. My favorite part of the song is the gritty scream before the last chorus.

Posey’s personal experiences in and out of the spotlight shine through this repeated concept of not being heard, seen, or supported.

“Standing On The Edge” emphasizes how he feels he is on the edge and knows if he falls, he will fall alone. It opens with softer, yet fast lyrics and sings about how life is too overwhelming. No matter what we do to avoid reality, it is still there and will still bring us back eventually.

“Heads and Knees” opens with a very fast-paced, blink-182-style opening. This leads to “Gravity” which is the most soothing track on the record. It is that classic, slow emo track that gives you a minute to stop moshing and start breathing.

“Shit Parade” seems to be the outlier in terms of musicality. It encompasses the previous mixtures and adds more electronic-pop beats and melodies to support the softer rock elements. It is definitely one of the most unique tracks on the record. The lyrics of the song are so relatable.

“I just wanna play again, I wanna be different, fuck around, and I want to be a dumb kid”

He also mentions partying in the track which helps expose his former unhealthy habits. We all wish we could go back to being kids sometimes, but he recognizes that partying when he was younger was not the best move. It ties directly to the next track.

“Piece of Shit” caught me off guard. It feels like All Time Low & Bowling for Soup met Sum 41 styled-lyrics. The chorus straight up proclaims “I am a piece of shit.” Hey, we all feel like that sometimes.

The album closes with the title track “Unravel” which is a perfect ending to this rollercoaster of emotions. “If I could just unravel” is the cherry on top. The feelings of hopelessness and the desire to run away from reality are captured by the feeling of just unrolling all the tension in our lives.

Be sure to check out the record when it debuts tomorrow on your favorite streaming platform!

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