Wow, the new Extol is really a step into the right direction with songs easier accessible than before and with mindcatching riffing. With sonic noises that fill a lot of space, down tuned raging guitarwork and adorned with violins a la Believer in three songs. Also in the riffing I sense a Believer influence. All played skillfully, tight and yet melodic. Production is better and more varied with three instrumentals thrown in for you to take a few breaths before the metal onslaught continues. It makes the CD a little easier to survive....Undeceived contains nine heavy and technical death metal songs with vocals varying from harsh growls to almost shrieking, black metal style. But most of the times it's somewhere in between. The black metal influence is not so evident on Undeceived as on Burial, their debut. They cling to their death metal basics. Some of the most beautiful sounds and ideas captured on this disc can be found in Ember with the clean vocal style of Ole Børud coupled with Peter Espevoll's harsh growls and violin playing. Those who want to hear more of Ole's singing style should listen to Renewal where he gets a fair share of the singing. Overall this is a pretty exciting CD that will not disappoint the fans while winning some more.
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