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    Soul Embraced

    Immune

    (2003)

    Reviewed by Marco Povervest

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    Label Solid State RecordsArt for the Ears2003
    alternative metaldeath metalhardcoremetalcore

    Started out as an aggressive death metal band, Soul Embraced is more and more incorporating metalcore influences. The fast speeds and black metal influences are almost gone now and instead you'll hear midtempo or slow paced metalcore with death metal vocals. As metalcore reached its zenith over the past seven years one might wonder if Soul Embraced has something new to offer to the scene. However, I'm still looking for the answer as Immune doesn't impress me. I've heard this done before and often in more exciting ways. I really pity this as the sonics on this album are probably the best Soul Embraced ever delivered. Regardless of my somberness Immune has a few beautiful moments. Tracks most worth your attention are I Bury You, Someone Just Walked Across My Grave and On Your Own.

    Other coverage for this album

    Decapolis May 2003Reviewed by Nate BaileySoul Embraced features members of Living Sacrifice and is signed to Solid State Records. This album is a follow up to their S.S. debut "This Is Our Blood." This was a disappointment. While still utilizing elements of death metal and hardcore, "Immune" was almost boring when compared to their last album. The songs lack the dynamic instrumental features that made their debut so great. The one stand…The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaBy now you know that Living Sacrifice's Lance Garvin (drums) and Rocky Gray (guitars) have a band with Chad Moore (vocals) called Soul-Embraced. They have several releases and the latest, Immune, is their second on Solid State Records. It's also their best written and produced record to date. Experienced producer Barry Poynter obviously brought some nice touches into the studio. I hate to compare…

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