I like this disc a lot. To fully understand the significance of that statement, you need to know that I usually won’t listen to music that features extreme metal vocals. This album is an exception. Sure, there are extreme metal screams, but there are also melodic vocals that serve as counterpoint. In addition, this just somehow works so well that it doesn’t bother me. Also, the main premise to the music here only changes so much from song to song, yet it always manages to stay fresh. That’s an accomplishment. If you like more modern extreme metal sounds you should check these guys out. If you like metal, but aren’t crazy about the extreme metal vocals, give this one a try. It might be the perfect gateway drug.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2010 Volume 5 at lulu.com/strangesound.