Written by Steve Parker
Tuesday, 07 November 2006
To Be quiet honest I am a bit bias in reviewing this record. Solid State is my favorite label, heralding such bands as Underoath, As Cities Burn, Emery, and The Almost. Another bias I have is more of a tolerance; a tolerance and even liking of harder music. Norma Jean starts this cd off with an amazing song; “Murderotica”. Probably my favorite song on this album comes at the middle. Track #6 “Liarsenic” is a great song with catchy vocals (meaning singing) and great guitar riffs. On track #7 “Disconnecktie” there is a long drawn out palm-muted part which really makes you stop and listen to the singing in the back round. It then turns into a long period of just simple instrumentals, which almost makes you forget that this is such a heavy cd. The screams are dynamic, as I like them, and the wailing guitars just contribute to the heavy, dark, atmosphere that engulfs you throughout this song. However, the song assures “there is hope for us yet”. This cd is pretty much one elongated hardcore anthem. The songs may sound similar at most times, but the intricate details, different guitar riffs and mosh-pit invoking breakdowns separate this album from almost all albums. Unfortunately, there would be no place on the radio for this cd, it is too genre specific and only people who really do enjoy a good hardcore song (such as me) would even want to listen to it. Recommended Tracks: None
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