Review by Lydia Evans for MPM
Letters Sent Home will be releasing their debut album, Forever Undone, on 12th April. The German band has released three EPs, but with Forever Undone comes their first full length album.
The band was formed while at school in 2015, and is made up of vocalist Emily Paschke, bassist Lara Ripke, guitarist Robin Werner, and drummer Louis Schramm.
The band is described as “electrified and youthful” (Sharptone Records) and a mix of pop-punk, alt-rock and emo.
Forever Undone is an eleven track album that opens with Earthquake. Upon first listen, I can immediately hear the modern and fresh sound. Emily Paschke’s clean vocals impress me and in moments reminds me of Olivia Rodrigo. Instrumentally, everything sounds pristine.
Request Denied has a catchy riff and a fun, pop-punk sound. This one has a lot of radio potential to me. Ignorance brings out the emo side with the mixing of vocals in the chorus.
This really adds another layer to the music. Pedestal has a softer vibe vocally at the beginning, but
builds. The emo-style screaming later in the song with the drums is really powerful.
Forever Undone does a great job of showcasing all the band members. Nothing gets lost in the mix of the album; everything sounds polished. The track Elements adds electronic beats in the chorus which creates dynamic within the album. It works with the vibe of the album, and keeps the songs sounding youthful and current.
Hysteria is another great example of a modern, fun song. Probably my favourite of the album, this track captures a feeling of teenage rage. The speaking-style vocals and electronic beats really go the extra-mile.
Seven shows off Emily’s vocal range, which is skillful and impressive.
The drums are also a stand-out, whereas the guitars shine in eighth track Gaslight. This song features Royalist, an emo/alternative band based in Hamburg. The feature adds something new to the mix and is
successful.
Sadists is another favourite track in my opinion. It’s a catchy song and feels youthful and electric. Final Battle has a good mix of the electronic sound and the guitar heavy sound.
I Hope I Die First is the final track and a good choice to finish up with. It has a ballad quality about it and
shows the emotional side to the music.
Letters From Home has shows coming up in Germany this spring. They’re a promising young band worth listening to and I look forward to seeing what they do next.

Forever Undone is available to pre-save now at https://bfan.link/forever-undone