~ Nightmare : Escape the ERA ~

Nightmare - Escape the ERA (Commonly referred to as Escape the Era) is the second mini album Dreamcatcher. It was released on May 10, 2018 as the third installment of the Nightmare Quartet and was available in two versions : Outside Version and Inside Version.

“Inside-Outside” is the instrumental intro track. It starts out appropriately dark and dramatic, with strings, electric guitars and some minor chords. Chameleon-like, it changes to a dance track with dubstep elements. It’s not abrupt, and they meshed the two parts well, but it’s somewhat disorienting. I still like it, as it hits several of my aural sweet spots. “You and I” has those powerhouse vocals we’re used to, plus that crunchy guitar backing track that characterizes their work so far. It resembles every other song they’ve done, but that is not a bad thing at all.

Music Video You and I

Track List

“You and I” has those powerhouse vocals we’re used to, plus that crunchy guitar backing track that characterizes their work so far. It resembles every other song they’ve done, but that is not a bad thing at all.

“Mayday” is a little different, and they get playful here. It’s still got those attitude-laden vocals, but it’s a little more upbeat. This is a great jam, even as the memory of the first two tracks starts to fade.

“Which a Star” hearkens back to their idol-group days, as it’s a lot more pop than their rock sound. They handle it, though, with those masterful vocals, and it’s a beautiful song overall. It’s almost a hint of what they could have been, had they taken a different direction, and shows off their varied charms.

“Scar” is a power ballad. The harmonies on this track really show what these girls can do, but they lose none of their energy once it hits the chorus, and the bridges, breakdowns and time changes are golden. Source