Darker Half: If You Only Knew

"If You Only Knew" is a step forward for Darker Half, according to vocalist/guitarist Vo Simpson. It was - for the first time ever - recorded in the band's own studio, thus giving Darker Half more control over how everything came together. The setting also gave them more time to try different things out and to write as they recorded. The band was a lot more focused on vocal arrangements and the songwriting than they have been in the past. They wanted to make better use of the studio itself, since most of their previous material was written in a rehearsal/live setting rather than a studio setting. "If You Only Knew" is heavier, faster, slower, more accessible, more metal, less metal, catchier and more progressive compared to previous releases. Since all band members like lot of different music, it was hard for them to pull it all together into something that has it's own style, while not becoming too all over the place. Lyrically, there's a theme of isolation running through the album.