Like an out-of-control horse these guys have found a way to harness their overwhelming form of metal/thrashcore power, and fit it into what's 'acceptable' in today's society -- using intro melodies that are reminiscent of almost any and every classic rock band featured on VH1's Behind The Music (i.e. Lynard Skynard, The Doors). But before you jot them down as a good cover band for your Uncle Wally's wedding, take another listen. They have somehow taken the old hairspray rock that was thrown away almost ten years ago and made it bearable to listen to again. What will surprise you, however, is how they mold those aforementioned genres together into their own grindcore, 'hybrid classic metal' style of earlier releases.
I am definitely going out on a limb and saying these guys have gotten a lot better, and this LP is only going to support that theory. And Mortification loyalists will be very satisfied with this attempt. Simple and to the point, these guys have always created their own genre, but this time they have outdone themselves. Guitar solo's leaving you wondering what happened to the good ole Randy Rhodes days, and bridges like never, everything, and anything you have heard before. The repetitive simple chords such as track 3 "Hardware" might leave you a little bored, but don't despair -- that's what the 'forward' button is for! Immediately following "Hardware" is "Bring the Joy" with a little more context, leaving you just a little more Mortified. As for lead man Steve Rowe, well let's just say he is irreplaceable to this trio, has been and always will be! A great overall selection for any listener of Aggro/thrash/core/metal. For the loyal Mortification peeps, this is a must just to see how far they have really come, if not just to add to your already diverse Mortification CD collection.
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