Not since Cannibal Corpse has a more pure death metal voice come to my attention than Luke Renno, who also plays bass. If you don't play music, just imagine talking to someone about a technical topic and taking notes from a person speaking out loud. It is unreal, and not usually attempted in the death metal world since the music is so technical. Crimson Thorn is no exception. The music is blazing fast in some ways and downright bone crushing in all the others. The guitars are powerful and tight. Some parts are so fast and technical it is just amazing. The voice is also not a monotone voice, which is indicative of most boring death metal music; it is a more unique type that really brings out the music. If you like death metal, you will love this album. In particular songs like #3, "Cultivated Decay," and #5, "Your Carcass" are major mosh anthems, with parts that are so crushing you will jump out of your skin. "Your Carcass" was also picked by a Christian radio station in Florida that sent me a tape of their hour long show. This song is well worth the CD, but it is not the only one of its kind. On this 17 song album, yes 17 songs, you get your money's worth a couple of times over. And yes, this band is another Christian band. So for all the people out there who think Christian music is weak,
LISTEN TO THIS!
Other Staff Member Ratings
Fletch: 10/10
Grindboy: 8.5/10
D_Lister: 9/10
HadeSlayeR: 4/10
Scum: 6/10
Other coverage for this album
Dead Zine 2003Reviewed by sesspoolWow... this grindcore from the midwest has some serious likeness to secular artist dying fetus. Chaotic blast beats and rhythmic grinding with that... barked out growl that is less guttural and more just... deep. It is an interesting point to make that the lyric insert claims "there are no effects on these vocals" ... umm... or something to that effect. It is very noticeable in this album as…Salt #28Reviewed by Nick RobertsThis is one band that definitely deserves a good review. Deep, gutteral vocals with no FX! Speedy, intense music, & excellent lyrics. Even though every word drills into your head that Christ is Lord & Saviour. Musically, it's similar to the new Suffocation & definitely an equal. Low tuned guitars & lots of crunch. A must for any grind core fan. (Notice that this is a re-release by R.E.X. Records…The Lighthouse June 1996Reviewed by Michael TullochThis is a project I've been waiting to sink my teeth into for some time-Crimson Thorn's debut. Style? With a name like Crimson Thorn, take a wild guess... Time's up! Alex Trebek says, "What is Death/grind metal?" There are no acoustic guitars here, so it's not Nonexistent: The Lost Demo. And it's not special effects laden, like Bathory, nor ridiculously repetitive like Napalm Death. With short,…Salt #26Reviewed by BooMan, Oh man, what have I been missing? was my first thought when listening to this C.D. I had always shunned this band because of the cheesy art work on their cover. Boy am I dumb, this is some of the best death metal out there. Just open the cover and leave your cheese boots at the door. Everything from the killer guitar tones, blast beats, and vocals that make you imagine he's going to eat his…Heaven's Metal #50Reviewed by Doug Van PeltAbsolutely no effects were used on any vocals on this album. This is the real stuff here! This band holds down a tight groove as fine as any, and the vocals of Luke Renno growl with confidence. Guitarists Miles Sunde and Paul Jongeward know how to crunch it up mainstream style, as evidenced in the Metallica-like riff in "Cultivated Decay." These guys, along with drummer Kevin Sundberg, don't slow…Similar sounding releases
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