Hands Like Houses - Better Before (feat. Aaron Gillespie) Official Music Video

[@gunyolk55]

I think the instrumentals call back a bit to the heaviness that Dissonants hinted at, and the new singer's is pretty decent too. I think there's lots of potential with the new album. Lyrically, I wouldn't go so far as to say it's bad, they're perfectly fine, but we may just have to accept that HLH will never to return to the depth and poetry of their old style.

[@akiasura]

Their old stuff is so fucking god tier. The lyrics, the sound, the vibe, everything was soo good about the old HLH

[@gunyolk55]

@@akiasura Totally agree, I'm relistening to their discography as we speak haha. I definitely want to give the new stuff a chance though, as even Anon has grown on me despite my negative initial reactions. Also, Aaron Gillespie is one of my favourite musicians, so this collaboration is pretty hype.

[@korykrivda5562]

Agreed the lyrics on songs like Wisteria and Developments on Unimagine are epic that will always be their best album

[@TVForFree7063]

It’s insane how things change. You think when you stop listening to a band that everything is gonna be the same when you come back. But time goes on and things change whether you’re paying attention or not

[@MindOrgansMusic]

I literally played the unimagine album out of the blue today while setting up for work today. I have loved the band for such a long time but sadly I’m not feeling this. (As much as I hate to say it) HLH have also put out great music and the water EP was a pleasant surprise. Softer and more mature as I had grown older and was great to show friends in my 30’s more alternative music. I listened to this track and was just underwhelmed. Felt Lazy and uninspired to me. Yes I’m a few beers deep, but HLH was known as a ridiculously talented cohesive unit. The selling point was always every single member of the band had some amazing to offer. You could hear every instrument and they all gelled together. It was a symphony of awesomeness. Most of my mates never listened to remotely heavy music and the unimagine album was a gateway for nearly all of my friends and girlfriend to get into heavy music. I understand it’s been 10 years but theres no soul in the track. I wish you boys al the best, but these Hands aren’t like houses😢

[@gottmord]

I'm still missing their Ground Dweller/Unimagine sound, maybe it's never coming back 😢

[@ThornedZ]

Agree ground dweller and unimagine is my fav album from hlh. old singer have unique voice that make me felt in love for this band.

[@sapper3504]

Hell no bro. I’ve seen these dudes live 5 times that’s shit is never coming back. HLH days are over.

[@rabbitmask_]

Good old days

[@KrC_Games]

well to be honest, this sounds awesome too

[@ethana4598]

go listen to the album “Odyssey” by the band Valiant Hearts

[@peterjs007]

I see an Aaron Gillespie feature I click.

[@susanneschneider3160]

But where is he?! 😢

[@NVRFLDN8]

He sucks dude.

[@ICeli1221]

@@NVRFLDN8 hes gay

[@samfordsaunders]

I love old HLH. I love this. Enough said.

[@sendAJtospace]

Much better than “Heaven”, but the sheer irony of this song’s title still isn’t lost. I don’t think the new vocalist is a problem, his talent is very apparent and I know better than to dismiss that, but something’s just not right. I’ve said it before, but just because something’s new or different doesn’t mean it can’t be great or that it can’t stick with people long after release. For what it’s worth, the instrumentals are still very recognizably HLH, even in the midst of a completely new direction. I just have a feeling the past two songs could’ve been greater.

[@TheTwigglet]

Agreed. Both songs are good. They just don’t have that last 5%. They’re both so safe it’s almost boring.

[@DenaariDaGreat]

@@TheTwigglet Both songs are MEDIOCRE at best. HLH is dead.

[@EpiphoneShredzzzzz]

@@TheTwigglet if these singles they're releasing are supposed to be the best on the album, then my hopes are unfortunately low

[@TheTwigglet]

@@EpiphoneShredzzzzz album will answer that I suppose. I think they’re playing it safe. Hope the album has more

[@jenellebe]

Another cracking banging track with the new line up!! Love it!!!!

[@FairyCRat]

Love how they managed to create a pretty heavy breakdown without screaming. Reminds me of Animals by Architects in that regard.

[@GarrettsGear]

Not a good comparison, animals is such a boring and basic song. This is so generic :(

[@FairyCRat]

​@@GarrettsGearNot sure what you're trying to say, but I think both songs are pretty good. This doesn't quite hold up to older HLH imo, but Animals meanwhile is definitely one of the best Architects songs post-Tom.

[@fourcekin]

try sheridan - the flood, thats a heavy breakdown without screaming imo

[@fabiopereirascp01]

@@FairyCRat that is a big reach, I mean each and every single track in Holy Hell is better than Animals, and I like Animals but the decline after Holy Hell is gigantic. Maybe because Sam can't sing like that anymore so they had to adjust

[@fourdaysdead]

I found this band a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised and now they got the legend featured, what a band

[@christosioannouin]

I dont see why people arent enjoying this, for me this is some of the best stuff I ever heard from them!! Much love

[@scipocelah6677]

In my case, much of what I loved about HLH was Trenton's voice and the almost poetic lyrics. After Trenton's dismissal the two new songs have been very generic, something I'd hear on the radio and not think twice about. They're not terrible, but compared to the songs I loved by them (Hurricane, Glasshouse, Developments, A Tale of Outer Suburbia to name a few off the top of my head) these new songs just don't compare.

[@kaylahanlon7188]

I’m still loving how heavy you guys have become this is great❤

[@ernestourroz2897]

Too close to touch, Our mirage & now hands like houses all in one day 🔥

[@carlosbarrantes6571]

And OAA

[@willm.325]

Wait...I missed alot today, thanks mate update, never heard of Our MIrage but they got a new fan today

[@roverbandrover]

Thinking same thing!

[@kathleenhillier6765]

💬 forever 🤎

[@michaelkennedy1057]

Those TCTT features are gunna hit hard.

[@AussieEagle079]

The new stuff goes hard live. All of the band members seemed to be enjoying themselves more and Josh was great. Fully committed.

[@Brotzel91]

Glad the guys are back. I am digging the new singer for sure!

[@LightLovesMusic]

First time coming across this band and this song. If your goal is to pull in a new crowd of listeners then - Hi nice to meet you! This song is dope!!

[@EJonesD]

Definitely Hands Like Houses is BETTER BEFORE.

[@noroyalbloodline3983]

this sounds so much better than the first single! I do miss the lyrical content they had before though

[@notcontentwithlosing]

editor: How much glow do you want? HLH: yes

[@paco1669]

I love this!

[@CrowbarBallad]

You boys crushed Perth and y'all fuckin smashed this this song! Insane.

[@54syqe]

One of the best songs they’ve released since Drift 🔥 welcome back lads

[@dadvsdadpodcast]

Love it! Good to see you back, boys

[@halyrose]

Love the song, keep it coming ❤

[@alexisomarperezramirez2623]

Miss the old HLH😢

[@turnbull832]

At least they are self aware.

[@drewvrede]

I agree

[@SolusEclipse]

Pretty fucking sweet

[@hal_LaCa]

Love this BOTTOM

[@FailureManagement9]

It's undoubtedly an amazing song ❤

[@gnryushi]

This is FIRE

[@Setelahmenjadibapak]

new energy for HLH, amazing

[@OSIRISTh]

Welcome back 🤘🤘🤘

[@aviladamusica]

Caraca que presença essa dança, frenética!

[@sofiabenitez4004]

i love it!!!!!!!!

[@roverbandrover]

Let’s go!!!

[@papasmith7648]

When you guys coming to the UK?

[@FrancoRoldanOk]

❤❤❤

[@MaiStonem]

yeah you're right, hlh was better before

[@motolemur]

🤘💃💃💃🤘

[@neilrylander8032]

Loving the new sound. Keep the new music coming!

[@father042]

I don't know why everyone keeps hating on this, I think it's nice they got heavy again

[@annahimmel]

love the title. that's it tho

[@ralphozer2037]

How did I miss this 😮

[@glenmorris8405]

My fav HLH song, hands down ( no pun) is Through Glass. This has no substance or feeling, I'm sorry. Run of the mill 6/10

[@matthewtaylor5942]

I hate to sound like a troll, but unfortunately, im just not digging the new sound. The uniqueness that Hands Like Houses had was what had them stand above the rest of the bands in the genre. This is just another song that is generic and sounds like everytbing else. If it came up in a playlist, i wouldnt even think its HLH. Obviously they wont sound exactly the same, but theyve lost their unique edge

[@zac8543]

Yeabits more mainstream "whats selling right now"

[@jperks120]

Did they get a new vocalist?

[@stayrizzed]

Agree with you 100%

[@scottperkins5038]

While I enjoy this track I personally do t think HLH have been that unique since Dissonats or even Unimagine though I'm aware nostalgia is doing a ton of heavy lifting there.

[@sendAJtospace]

⁠@@scottperkins5038 They got heavier with Dissonants but it was still unmistakably HLH. Unimagine though? You’ve gotta be high. That’s the most unique album they have.

[@JaredLand]

❤

[@Gh0stGaming340]

Thank God you went back to your roots, I couldn't take the "experimental indie" era anymore!! I fell in love with the band again! Thank you for returning to the original style!

[@phantomtearsca]

Much better than the first single with the new guy.

[@quantummmmmmmm]

Banger 🔥🔥🔥 Also Alex looking unrecognisable these days, thought it was a different person 😂

[@delphipascal]

I thought he was the featured artist at first

[@isaacsh789]

Yes this is better then heaven. I dig it.

[@cerinacates]

I can’t believe this 😢 no more HLH 💔

[@Lunar-Makeshift]

"Better Before." Just like this band.

[@vitorsilveira681]

I loved the song 🎶 🎶 but did the band's lead singer change or did he just shave off his beard? 😅

[@pspence2]

it's a totally different man

[@beatthekick]

excellent 😁👍💪

[@jp0921]

Shit shit shit… I am just learning they changed singers. Trent was the reason I listened. No hate towards the new singer… the transition is never easy (I’m a DGD fanboy so I definitely get it)… I just… don’t do well with change

[@str1897]

I might be the only one who likes the new sound. I loved HLH before and I love their new direction, new singer is incredibly talented, instrumentals are great and the mix is banging ! Please don't despair guys, change is tough but in the end people will get it

[@jayvelez1758]

You might be the only one. This shit is trash.

[@ryuiti9886]

I'm loving the new HLH, here's to more bangers this year 🤘

[@UnfilteredHues]

Change the name of your damn band. This is not the HLH I fell in love with almost 10 yrs ago

[@pamella7595]

😍

[@TheRageCage]

Ive aleays been a fan of HLH but the "warped tour" era i felt like there was always too much going on, same for DGD and emarosa back then. So glad they are writing more maturely now and i also thing this style change was neccessary for the new voice, and its fucking sick.

[@hardcoreholly1161]

L

[@SirRounded]

Seemingly going against the grain here, but I prefer Heaven! The song’s good though, keep them coming

[@hemlock_solution]

This band is unrecognizable now.

[@bobbydalsace4920]

Hell yea brother❤

[@whosavestherescue]

Liked the other singer he's why I got into you guys unfortunately

[@EdBoi18]

This is what made me realize maybe I was more of a fan of the vocalist, not so much the band. Hell I got into this band because at the time they released Ground Dweller, I was listening to Emarosa and was a huge fan of Johnny Craig's vocals, and they featured him on one of their tracks. So naturally I checked it out and then checked out the rest of the album. That said, Ground Dweller was fucking LIGHTYEARS above and beyond these new tracks. I personally don't think they'll ever touch that peak again.

[@whosavestherescue]

@EdBoi18 Trent for sure has a really unique voice in that genre so I was hooked the second I heard I am and that 2016 album but hopefully he do something after this

[@jasminechavez7653]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🍕🍕🍕🍕🎉🤘🤘🤘🤘😤

[@7star7storm7]

💖🇦🇺🔥🤘

[@alexnovello4883]

It's like AI wrote a song for a WWE, "premium live event," by listening to HLH.

[@michaelandrew8493]

Is that a new singer? He doesnt look the same

[@carinarus76]

Yes, they have a new vocalist.

[@raynegoaway69]

Well at least the title is appropriate

[@sticketer]

who are the new guys? Hearing hlh after a long time.

[@ChapXII]

It's a new vocalist, but the rest of the band is the same!

[@SaikoGorak]

Not that the song is bad is just generic, i wish nothing but the best for the current lineup of the band this just feels generic IMO

[@TheTwigglet]

Better than the first single but still not blowing my mind. Very disappointing that it’s essentially the same video as the first single.

[@carlodom7422]

Promo-SM ❣️

[@frankl4958]

😂 Better before is right Change your name so people don’t confuse this with the quality of hlh in the past

[@bobbydalsace4920]

🙏

[@k8bigs]

i agree so wholeheartedly

[@joshuabalsavage4695]

I tried to give the new shit a chance. It’s just not hitting me like it used to. It’s been a good run. At least I have the old stuff.

[@oscarcorrea4018]

I mean, they are telling us "Better Before" lol

[@hunterflaherty8676]

Is this a new singer

[@halyrose]

Yes, Trent left for personal reasons

[@_Mercival_]

He was kicked out. Personal reasons my ass.

[@hunterflaherty8676]

Damn that sucks, this guy isnt nearly as good as he was

[@joshuafaulks7230]

I do like the song…but it’s definitely not the Hands Like Houses I remember.

[@colton692]

I dig this. Idk why all the hate.

[@markb3721]

They have a new singer? I’m incredibly out of touch with this band. This song is not bad.

[@loveunlimited777]

hands like 30 something and still living at parents houses. 👏

[@kayzteef]

The effort is there but if we’re being honest this just sounds like a copy paste of everything else in the genre. HLH had a talent for sticking out exceptionally well within the genre whether it was the sound of Ground Dweller or the delve into heavier stuff that Dissonants had. Y’all would be better off doing what Rain City Drive did and just change names because it’s definitely not the same band anymore.

[@Epper95]

Weak biased comment about how someone doesn’t sound EXACTLY like someone else. Better than half the shit out these days. Music is art meant to be interpreted in different ways and to not constantly be the same. It’s an evolution for the band and honestly it’s not a bad one. They could pull a 30STM. Just throw away their instruments and replace em with a synth pad. Better yet just let AI do all their writing for em. I couldn’t play that good or sing that good so I’m not gonna hate one someone who can.

[@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_]

Yet another once great band that has devolved into a butt rock sound. Pack it up boys, it's over.

[@DilanThimira]

A good song! But this isn't HLH anymore..💔

[@Woupsme]

Oh yeah, love the direction. Sounds clsoer to the early HLH, just the way I like it.

[@Trvgicx]

I’m not sure what you mean by early HLH bc to me early HLH is Ground Dweller and this is vastly different. This is closer to Dissonants imo

[@chicane524]

Weak vanilla garbage. The Talent left the band.

[@k8bigs]

!!!!!!

[@mctrilokooficial1938]

Curti o novo vocal não, na moral

[@Kyle____]

I support HLH, but I'm gonna have to pass on this. Too much of a departure for me.

[@beeareenee]

They couldn't at least change up the video from Heaven? Songs.. meh

[@lukusvieira6385]

Genericore

[@TonyLorinz]

Panic At The Disco goes hard

[@PatricksPilgrimage]

yeah aight you guys were better before listen to watchmaker then this im sorry but im being real with you you guys had an original sound and you traded it for generic no hate not my cup of tea

[@jayvelez1758]

So horrible lol. It sounds so generic.

[@seanjxmes]

In my personal opinion, this surpasses anything featured on "Anon," which, arguably, represents their most generic material shift to date.

[@loveunlimited777]

This band sounds generically cringeworthy, it's so cliche. This song screams pretencious, outdated and desperate to be famous. The cliches are annoying. When listening to this band, uninspiring, try hard and lacking in substance comes to mind, it's no surprise that they have always relied heavily on production value and studio gimmicks to fake their way as 'musicians', even their fake backing tracks they heavily overdub when they play 'live' tecnhnically makes them a karaoke band. Come on, at least stop being pretentious, self entitled wannabe's, at least try to have a personality and stop being so fake.

[@gogreyhoundmusic]

hey...this isn't a fucking joke. STOP DOING CHOREOGRAPHED DANCES IN ROCK AND METAL MUSIC VIDEOS. WTF.

[@NVRFLDN8]

Dude Aaron and the new guy sounds like trash honestly 🗑️

[@DilanThimira]

I agree