Hypno5e - Acid Mist Tomorrow review

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8.9

106 users:
8.41

Band:	Hypno5e
Album:	Acid Mist Tomorrow
Style:	Math metal, Metalcore, Experimental progressive metal
Release date:	February 24, 2012
A review by:	Doc G.

01. Acid Mist Tomorrow
02. Six Fingers In One Hand She Holds The Dawn (Part I)
03. Six Fingers In One Hand She Holds The Dawn (Part II)
04. Story Of The Eye
05. Gehenne (Part I)
06. Gehenne (Part II)
07. Gehenne (Part III)
08. Brume Unique Obscurité (Part I)
09. Brume Unique Obscurité (Part II)

Hypno5e is another example of the whole being better than the individual parts. Acid Mist Tomorrow is really techy progressive metalcore, and although there's really nothing new in each aspect, pieced together it's an impressive puzzle work.

Metalcore is the overall feel to it, yet not that sugary, over-glossed, whiny, shopping mall variety metalcore. It's a bit like Protest The Hero; yes, it's metalcore, but the meticulous song writing is what separates it from the bands that give this genre a bad name. So you've got your metalcore base, building on that it's a bit of an exploration between delicate, haunting melodies, and large, sweeping soundscapes. It works nicely on a number of levels; on one hand, you've got the subtle, more ambient moments that cater nicely to those of us with a bit of patience, on the other side, you've got the thundering, infectious riffs that blow up and dig in...Oh, what the hell, throw in a few of those jagged riff changes for those who love a little technical showmanship. Everything connected together makes for a pleasantly unpredictable ride.

As stated before, the individual parts have been done before. Hypno5e strength lies in their incredible song writing abilities, even if it is all tied together with already frequently used sounds. Had their skills for building intricate song structures been any weaker, you would be hearing a much weaker album.

If you're a fan of either progressive or metalcore, this is an album to check out. If you're turned off by one side of the coin, but love the other, Acid Mist Tomorrow still comes highly recommended, as it is a display of great song writing which transcends any rigid genre classifications.

Written on 31.03.2012 by

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BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 13:45 BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835 Seems like something I would enjoy. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass. My Instagram Loading...
Uldreth Posts: 1150	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 14:40 Rating: 9 Uldreth Posts: 1150 I definitely need to check this out. Btw the links on the band page seem to be fucked they point to the metalstorm.net/bands/<site>instead of <site> so they don't work. Loading...
pazuzuovbabel Pazuzu Posts: 303	Permalink +1 31.03.2012 - 15:30 Rating: 9 pazuzuovbabel Pazuzu Posts: 303 One of the finest metal acts out there, their sound is so fresh and original compared to the majority .. Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 16:14 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Pretty tasty, and I'm only halfway through the first track. Loading...
Boxcar Willy REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Posts: 9197	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 16:40 Boxcar Willy REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Posts: 9197 I must check this out. ---- 14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse I do your mum *DESTROY DRUM TRIGGERS* Loading...
Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 17:46 Rating: 9 Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 Checked one song on youtube and I loved it. No, I LOVED it. Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 21:06 Rating: 9 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by Uldreth on 31.03.2012 at 14:40 I definitely need to check this out. Btw the links on the band page seem to be fucked they point to the metalstorm.net/bands/<site>instead of <site> so they don't work. Fixed. Someone just forgot the http:// part. ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
neonxaos Posts: 166	Permalink +1 31.03.2012 - 22:07 neonxaos Posts: 166 What a completely kickass band! Never ever heard of them before, thank you! Loading...
koob Posts: 369	Permalink 31.03.2012 - 22:23 koob Posts: 369 Dem French guys. Really impressive album, the review sums it up pretty well good job ! Loading...
knightlightning Posts: 70	Permalink 01.04.2012 - 02:59 knightlightning Posts: 70 Sounds promising, will check it out Loading...
silenius Posts: 532	Permalink +1 01.04.2012 - 13:43 silenius Posts: 532 I realy like it, it doesnt have that disgusting wibe i get from ALL other metalcore bands i´ve heard, i don´t even think i would lable them as metalcore at all. Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink +1 01.04.2012 - 14:09 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by silenius on 01.04.2012 at 13:43 I realy like it, it doesnt have that disgusting wibe i get from ALL other metalcore bands i´ve heard, i don´t even think i would lable them as metalcore at all. I think if you took away or changed the vocals no one would be able to connect it with metalcore. I could be wrong but I'd say this this is just progressive metal with core vocals. Excellent stuff though. Loading...
Uldreth Posts: 1150	Permalink 01.04.2012 - 16:14 Rating: 9 Uldreth Posts: 1150 Written by [user id=4365] on 01.04.2012 at 14:09 Written by silenius on 01.04.2012 at 13:43 I realy like it, it doesnt have that disgusting wibe i get from ALL other metalcore bands i´ve heard, i don´t even think i would lable them as metalcore at all. I think if you took away or changed the vocals no one would be able to connect it with metalcore. I could be wrong but I'd say this this is just progressive metal with core vocals. Excellent stuff though. Saying that actually turns me off I love prog metalcore (and prog death but that is unrelated now) but I can't stand the so called 'progressive metal'. Obviously I'm still going to check it but still. Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 01.04.2012 - 19:47 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by Uldreth on 01.04.2012 at 16:14 Saying that actually turns me off I love prog metalcore (and prog death but that is unrelated now) but I can't stand the so called 'progressive metal'. Obviously I'm still going to check it but still. Progressive extreme metal would probably be more apt. Maybe even experimental metal. Certainly has little in common with the dime-a-dozen prog bands you get all over the place ;] Loading...
BaneConall Fart Enthusiast Posts: 251	Permalink 02.04.2012 - 18:47 BaneConall Fart Enthusiast Posts: 251 I find he high pitched screamed vocals to be annoying as fuck. The music is great though so hopefully it will grow on me. Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 02.04.2012 - 22:25 Rating: 9 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by [user id=4365] on 01.04.2012 at 14:09 Written by silenius on 01.04.2012 at 13:43 I realy like it, it doesnt have that disgusting wibe i get from ALL other metalcore bands i´ve heard, i don´t even think i would lable them as metalcore at all. I think if you took away or changed the vocals no one would be able to connect it with metalcore. I could be wrong but I'd say this this is just progressive metal with core vocals. Excellent stuff though. There's some other moments that bring me in mind of metalcore. Mostly some of the more techy moments, actually. Progressive and -core are the only genre types that are consistently throughout this album. Not strictly a "metalcore" album, though. ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
scaesura Posts: 174	Permalink 03.04.2012 - 04:58 Rating: 4 scaesura Posts: 174 Not gonna lie, I tried most of the songs on youtube, and this... Well, I thought it sucked. Hard. Loading...
MeloDeathViking Posts: 516	Permalink +1 04.04.2012 - 16:50 Rating: 9 MeloDeathViking Posts: 516 I'm only three tracks in, but I am loving this album. There are moments that remind me of Digital Veil by The Human Abstract and and some that reminds me or Precambrian by The Ocean. It's such a great sound. Can't wait to hear the rest of this album. I definitely wouldn't refine is strictly to metalcore, but I can see where that comes from. Progressive on the other hand, as absolutely a great term for it. ---- "I am not superstitious, but I'm a little 'stitious." - Michael Scott Loading...
Sentient 7 Posts: 15	Permalink +1 13.04.2012 - 01:58 Sentient 7 Posts: 15 I am enthralled with this album. So much of it is familiar: a Gojira riff, some Porcupine Tree acoustics, The Ocean passage... Although to these ears it sounds so completely fresh - the atmosphere unique. Relaxing quiet segments that don't cheat the listener, instead they are long enough to feel deep within oneself, then build to a techncical glory that members here will appreciate. The review is spot on and is the sole reason I checked this out in the first place. Usually i would find an album with any core elements insurmountable, however there is more progression and depth on display here than exists in any single genre. This already deserves a place on year end lists, even in a year saturated with great releases. Loading...
Metal Addiction Posts: 115	Permalink 21.05.2012 - 05:54 Rating: 8 Metal Addiction Posts: 115 I think if this album came out about 2000, it would have better evaluation than what it has now. Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18418	Permalink 21.05.2012 - 10:54 X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18418 Written by Metal Addiction on 21.05.2012 at 05:54 I think if this album came out about 2000, it would have better evaluation than what it has now. Why do you say so? It seems like most people who cared to check this out ended up liking it and the review is also very positive. ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
Metal Addiction Posts: 115	Permalink 21.05.2012 - 11:53 Rating: 8 Metal Addiction Posts: 115 Written by X-Ray Rod on 21.05.2012 at 10:54 Written by Metal Addiction on 21.05.2012 at 05:54 I think if this album came out about 2000, it would have better evaluation than what it has now. Why do you say so? It seems like most people who cared to check this out ended up liking it and the review is also very positive. I read other reviews from other sites. I saw that some people have negative feelings on this album. They just defined this album a good puzzle work. I think this album is better than that. I love this album and have positive feelings on it. Loading...
K✞ulu Seeker of Truth Posts: 2574	Permalink +1 01.06.2012 - 09:56 Rating: 8 K✞ulu Seeker of Truth Posts: 2574 I have pretty much enjoyed this album since the first listen (after reading your review). Forgot say thank you for bringing this album to the surface. To me these guys have a unique sound: the combination of technical aggressive metalcore with those calmer parts is really great, and it flows really well --> the songwriting is top-notch here: the parts do not sound disjointed. ---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy Loading...