Following the departure of screamcore vocalist , who made the unusual move from frontman to band manager after admitting his talents lay best elsewhere, there were understandable concerns about the future of poster boys . As it goes, his decision to step down has turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to them. Indeed, if thought they had the whole melodic teenage angst-rock market sewn up, then the Essex quartet's third album, , should have them peering nervously over their shoulders. A different beast entirely from the post-hardcore of 2010 debut and 2011 follow-up , nearly every one of its ten tracks is a potential hit single, from the punchy epic rock of "Bleed" and "Machine," both of which recall at their most anthemic, to the brooding grunge of "Golden Gate." Relishing the opportunity to take center stage, clean vocalist 's easier-on-the-ear tones also enable the band to venture into previously uncharted territory. There are definite '90s Brit-pop vibes on the muscular "Young Heart" and the ball of energy that is "Story of a Modern Child." "Pass Me By" echoes the impassioned folk-punk of , while -- armed with just an acoustic guitar -- closer "Chin Up, Son" is the most stripped back they've ever sounded. Fans of their previous adrenaline-fueled sound may feel slightly cheated, but in such a crowded market, is perhaps the kind of record they needed to survive. ~ Jon O'Brien