Album Review: Amo by Bring Me the Horizon

Fully committing to the mainstream-leaning direction of 2015's That's the Spirit, English quintet Bring Me the Horizon takes that ethos ten steps further with their daring sixth album, Amo. While its predecessor was already considered divisive for fans of the formerly deathcore/metalcore outfit, this is the one that could really split the fan base. Amo is the sound of a completely rebooted band.

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The Lowdown: Let’s cut to the chase: Bring Me the Horizon are no longer a metal band, at least as far as their new music is concerned. 2015’s That’s the Spirit already saw the UK act moving beyond the metalcore material on which they built their huge fan base. Now, with their sixth album, amo, BMTH have made a full transition into a genre-defying sound that embraces elements of pop, rock, dance, and electronic music — a far cry from the deathcore aggression of their 2006 debut, Count Your Blessings.

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It's almost impossible to escape controversy when Bring Me the Horizon enter the conversation. The Sheffield five are one of, if not the most, divisive groups in metal, garnering praise and vitriol alike. Having said that, the constant debate orbiting BMTH has grown exhausted, as there are only so many ways in which can call someone a sell-out; so, for variety's sake, all past controversy will be ignored and the progression from deathcore to electronic rock will be taken for what it is: progress.   Bring Me the Horizon have released an ….

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T he Sheffield rockers' sixth takes a dramatic stylistic leap. Amo isn't as barmy a move as Spinal Tap's spoof Jazz Odyssey, or Chris Cornell's real-life crunk album, but the blend of rock, balladry and electronics is a long way from BMtH's deathcore origins. Slightly mirroring Linkin Park's electronic remap with A Thousand Suns, there are quiet piano parts, bleeping synthesisers, electro raps and even what sounds like a children's choir.

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