L.S. Dunes, the supergroup formed by members from Circa Survive, My Chemical Romance, Thursday, and Coheed and Cambria, has delivered their long-awaited album, Violet, and it’s everything you’ve been craving and more.

If you’ve been vibing with the angst of MCR or the emotional highs of Circa Survive, but are ready for something that reinvents those sounds, Violet serves up exactly what you need and then some.

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From the opening track, “Like Magick,” L.S. Dunes pulls you in with a magnetic, sultry energy that feels both intimate and powerful. The track is a blend of hauntingly delicate guitar lines and a rhythm that makes your pulse race. But the real star here is Anthony Green; his voice is a seductive force, as usual, but the vocal performance on this track in particular had me melting.

Musically, L.S. Dunes is just getting better with every musical release, they really scratch that hardcore hunger section of your brain. The band weaves intricate guitar riffs with booming drums, creating a sound that’s both expansive and intense.

The band is full of notable music icons, but as L.S. Dunes they don’t lean too far into their past, but rather they’re crafting something fresh and forward-thinking yet still nostalgic.

The title track, “Violet,” perfectly illustrates L.S. Dunes’ sonic growth. It opens with delicate, shimmering guitar work that feels almost ethereal. As the song moves forward, the emotional intensity shifts through in Anthony Green’s vocals, which start to feel more desperate and urgent.

Adding to this emotional build is the drums, which are subtle at first but slowly gain momentum, their thundering presence becoming a driving force as the song progresses. It hits with that perfect mix of nostalgia, instantly taking me back to my teenage years. I can already tell this track is going to be on heavy rotation for months to come.

What makes Violet truly special is its exploration of duality. L.S. Dunes created something deeply personal and powerfully relatable. Violet is a safe space for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit in, who’s struggled with their own battles, or who’s been searching for a way to make sense of the mess of life.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of My Chemical Romance, Thursday, or Coheed and Cambria, or you’re just looking for something new that’ll make your heart race, Violet offers a beautiful and cathartic journey that hits all the right notes.

L.S. Dunes has taken the energy of their previous bands and injected it with something fresh, something raw, something that connects on a deeper level. It’s fierce, it’s vulnerable, and it’s the soundtrack for a generation that’s learning to live in its truth.

If you’ve ever wanted a soundtrack for your emotions, your struggles, or even your victories, Violet is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.