Close Your Eyes

The Profile

American melodic hardcore band from Abilene, Texas. Debut full-length We Will Overcome released in 2010; Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts released in 2011.

Associated with the melodic hardcore/post-hardcore scene; albums include We Will Overcome (2010) and Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts (2011); group originates from Abilene, Texas; vocal performance by Shane Raymond noted in reviews.

The review praises Close Your Eyes' blend of melodic hardcore and pop-punk choruses, highlights Shane Raymond's intense vocal delivery, and singles out tracks like "Empty Hands," "Keep The Lights On," and the closer "Heavy Hearts." The reviewer gives the album a final score of 3.5/5 and calls it heartfelt and made with guts.