Warning!!!, for those of you out there who have ...And Forthwith Came Out Blood and Water, this new disc may come as a shock to you. The first time I heard my boys from Cleveland live, I knew I had to have that EP. It's been in my cd player quite a bit since then. Unlike most metalcore bands, Narcissus was able to capture pure brutality with melody on their ep, and that's what made it such a good listen. Also, vocals screamed and spoken alike made the band very interesting. So when they were signed to a major label (Takehold), as compared to little Clenched Fist Records, I was expecting major things out of this cd. Granted, this cd is decent to say the least, but it's nothing compared to their ep. There are still some clean vocals, but the majority of the songs sound the same, and the flair and brutalness of the guitar is toned way down. I can't even mention a notable song, cause none really stand out and grab me too much. I'd say the only bigger disappointment of the year 2000 besides this album is the departure of lead guitarist/vocalist Ole Borud from Extol.
6.5/10
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis 2001Reviewed by Nate BaileyMetal-Core on Take Hold Records. I have been hearing about Narcissus for awhile now but this CD was my first real listen. My initial playing of the CD took place through the headphones in the computer lab at my school and I immediately had trouble sitting still (yeah I got some strange looks). Narcissus plays a sort of Metal-Core but add a mix of singsong vocals in addition to the screaming. It's…HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Aaron WreckinthangsOh Boy, this release is, simply put, "BRUTAL." Yet another Takehold band to step up to the plate. There is something for everyone in this disc, heavy guitars, brutal breakdowns, and yes, your typical screamy metal vocals, with occasional deep metal growls. This is more experimental than their last release, and not quite as metal, in my opinion. This doesn't make it worse than the last release,…Dead Zine 2000Reviewed by thOrNNow I don't know how Narcissus used to be but I love the Narcissus I've come to know. Upon hearing em at TOMfest I wasn't superstoked on them because they were SO hyped to me about being really really good. So naturally I was disappointed. I picked up their new CD through The Blamed (who were distroing it) the week after TOM (when I went to buy it at TOM they had already packed bags and left) so…Similar sounding releases
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