Monstrosity - Rise To Power - guest review
Monstrosity - Rise To Power - guest review
Tracklist
01. The Exordium02. Awaiting Armageddon
03. Wave Of Annihilation
04. The Fall Of Eden
05. Chemical Reaction
06. A Casket For The Soul
07. Rise To Power
08. Visions Of Violence
09. From Wrath To Ruin
10. Abysmal Gods
11. Shadow Of Obliteration
Guest review by
Insineratehymn January 11, 2010
The album was produced by the legendary Jason Suecof, who knows how to create an album that has an incredibly high production value but still retains the impact that the music was meant to deliver. He keeps the music rich and deep, while at the same time making the sound clear and sharp. No instrument is ignored on this album. On most albums, the bass is nothing more than a low rumbling in the background, but here, it stands out quite well and gives the music a great amount of depth. It's even given some standalone parts on songs such as "Awaiting Armageddon" and "Wave of Annihilation". The guitar duo of Sam Molina and Tony Norman is a wondrous exhibition of well-structured, catchy riffs and solo tradeoffs, especially on the last song. The drumming is fantastically played, but one may not like how the double bass sounded like a typewriter. Luckily, one is able to look past that thanks to the other instruments. The vocals sound almost exactly like George Fisher, but Jason Avery's growls flow with the rhythm the song more than George. Together, these elements create an album that is aggressive and memorable.
When looking back at 2003, don't see it as a year of monumental band breakups and horrible music polluting the airwaves. Instead, see it as the year that Monstrosity rose to power and proved to the world that they were far from dead.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 9 |
| Songwriting: | 9 |
| Originality: | 8 |
| Production: | 10 |
Written by Insineratehymn | January 11, 2010
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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Yes, 'Rise to Power' was a good album. I smiled at the remark about the "typewriter" double bass drumming, but it's not like the band are overly clinical sounding, and neither do they descend into a noisy mess - as you also stated, they write some memorable songs, with a catchy flow. The heaviness is measured and controlled, ultimately making it more effective. Overall, personally I preferred their previous studio release, 'In Dark Purity'... but 'Rise to Power' is still a strong album.
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It's a very good album, but not as agressive as Imperial Doom and Millenium 
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