Jacobs Dream - Dominion Of Darkness - guest review
Jacobs Dream - Dominion Of Darkness - guest review
Tracklist
01. Demon World02. Can't Break
03. Curse Of Antikythera
04. Hands Of Doom
05. Don't Talk
06. Hero
07. Dark Alliance
08. Embraced By Sorrow
09. Dissolution Of Purity
10. Violent Kingdom
11. Awaken The Man
12. End Of Days
13. Mercy Killing
Guest review by
Holy Man December 06, 2010
Another fun fact about Jacobs Dream is that they're a Christian metal band. After I heard this, I was skeptical about listening to anything else, since every Christian band that openly describes themselves as such has a tendency to over-preach on their albums. Dominion of Darkness is a refreshing break from that monotony. The opening track, "Demon World" provides a steady, heavy rhythm, with thought provoking, but still relatively religiously-neutral lyrics. The Christian influence is there, but it's not overwhelming. Any question that this is a power metal band is gone as soon as the chorus comes in. Anthemic riffing, and near-glorious vocals, a strong beat? this song will make you move your neck around.
One of the strongest points about this album I can find would have to be the simplicity of the music. It's not overly technical, but everything melds together so well that it sounds like a more complicated endeavor. The melody of the two guitars paints the perfect picture for Chaz Bond to come in and finish with his powerful bellow. The drums keep the tempo from being too slow, despite the melodic approach of the guitars.
I recommend any lover of power metal to just give this album at least one spin. There are some real gems here. "Demon World," and "Dissolution of Purity" will keep you on your feet, and amped up for headbanging, while the more emotional track, "Hero," will leave you bouncing your head to the rhythm, while inadvertently sinking into deep thought without even realizing it. Dominion of Darkness as a whole is captivating, thought provoking, and still maintains the appropriate daily percentage of Epic #5 for the growing metalhead.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 9 |
| Songwriting: | 8 |
| Originality: | 6 |
| Production: | 7 |
Written by Holy Man | December 06, 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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Short, simple, and to-the-point. Much like the music you describe. I can dig it.
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These guys are pretty interesting dude. And you don't drown in the bullshit of "I love god" and all that shit you hear in most christian metal albums. And they're not that well known, it's pretty sweet, they're nice guys too. Take the time to talk to their fans.
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This review definitely peaked my interest. I love a good baritone fronting a power metal band. And IMO a good Christian band doesn't beat you over the head with their lyrics, which it sounds like these guys don't. Will try this one out!
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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I'm actually cruising their discography right now, I just finished acquiring it, and am giving the rest of their stuff a good day's listen, haha.
---- LIGHT THE FUSE ON THAT VAGINAMITE!!!
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Intro part about demon words, well it was Hellish Star what introduce me whit this band, just a name, music I found in same way as you, same song and still I think its their best
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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