That album art is spectacular. I guess I should listen to this too, then, as they're at Temples.

Written by [user id=4365] on 18.11.2014 at 12:16

That album art is spectacular. I guess I should listen to this too, then, as they're at Temples.

Indeed, I forgot to link a bigger version in the review. I wouldn't mind seeing them at Temples if they don't clash with another band I don't want to miss (80% of the bill). They're all experienced, I can imagine them being good live. I doubt you'll fall in love with it though, but you should enjoy it enough, I think.

I've heard good things about this band and this review makes me finally want to move my ass and listen to it. I tend to like hardcore when it has a metal edge to it and this seems to be the case. So, this might be my thing

Written by BloodTears on 18.11.2014 at 12:45

I've heard good things about this band and this review makes me finally want to move my ass and listen to it. I tend to like hardcore when it has a metal edge to it and this seems to be the case. So, this might be my thing

Exactly. It's actually so metallic I was hesitant about calling it hardcore. I'm going to make an attempt at pinpointing the style with a comparison: the closest thing that sounds like them is a heavier Leviathan-era Mastondon, without the stoner moments, with a much cleaner production and core-er vocals. If that makes any sense to you haha. And you're much less of an elitist than Joe, so I could say there are chances you could like this a fair bit .

I don't know what you mean.

*puts napkin over head and chows down on some ortolan*

Written by [user id=4365] on 18.11.2014 at 12:16

That album art is spectacular

And it's reminding me of this for some reason. Please tell me I"m not the only insane one here.

Written by Auntie Sahar on 18.11.2014 at 13:23

And it's reminding me of this for some reason. Please tell me I"m not the only insane one here.

That's really weird, that's precisely what I thought about when I saw the larger version

Written by [user id=4365] on 18.11.2014 at 13:27

That's really weird, that's precisely what I thought about when I saw the larger version

That's what I like to call a moment of mental cohesion

Oh, the artwork is very bizarre, nice piece you wrote, not always too many cooks spoil the soup However, I will check it out soon.

Like many "certain" women, the review is a bit all over the place for me and I can appreciate why, BUT you do make a useful point or two. I personally think the guitars were well co-ordinated and very controlled. It never once got messy. And its the excited press not these five friends who attach "super" to the group. The fact is, as you suggest, this is a very fine first album with some stand-out tracks. The Mastadon tour was just good fortune, a suggestion from a certain guitar techie. The lead singer (you are right) has a better range which is rarely exploited and this limits the band's creativity to a degree. What this band does in the future is anyone's guess given that they all have commitments elsewhere but like you, I hope they start work on another album and appear at summer festivals. They have much to offer and its about time a Brit Band broke the mold.

Written by The Point on 20.11.2014 at 21:04

Like many "certain" women, the review is a bit all over the place for me and I can appreciate why, BUT you do make a useful point or two. I personally think the guitars were well co-ordinated and very controlled. It never once got messy. And its the excited press not these five friends who attach "super" to the group. The fact is, as you suggest, this is a very fine first album with some stand-out tracks. The Mastadon tour was just good fortune, a suggestion from a certain guitar techie. The lead singer (you are right) has a better range which is rarely exploited and this limits the band's creativity to a degree. What this band does in the future is anyone's guess given that they all have commitments elsewhere but like you, I hope they start work on another album and appear at summer festivals. They have much to offer and its about time a Brit Band broke the mold.

Maybe I should clarify a few points then . I am always very sceptic when something is sold to me as a "supergroup". What I was mocking was the people's attention focusing on that rather than ever talking about what they have to offer, in no way did I want that to be a negative comment on the band. For the guitar thing, I don't think they ever got messy. I just think the album didn't benefit THAT much of a third guitarist. And I'm very happy they got the Mastodon gigs, their music will be a perfect opener for them, that will most likely help them in the future if they ever get together again for another album. Which I am looking forward to. I think my tone might be what threw you off, I really wanted to judge Nachash like I would any other album, so I had to separate "the hype" from the "real".

I myself will be seeing them at Temples festival in May 2015, which is why I was delighted to get to review them. Thank you for your comment, it's good to see we have a similar opinion overall.

I still need to listen to this.

Written by [user id=4365] on 20.11.2014 at 22:16

I still need to listen to this.

Glad to see I'm not the only one to forget.

EDITED
So I'm halfway through it and it sounds good... But just good. Like the kind of good that you dont mind the music being on but you might as well just do some other stuff while it's running. Do my homework, wash my clothes. etc.
I can see myself watching them at Temples if there's absolutely nothing else I want to see.... Which is extremely difficult. It's good shit though but nothing I'm that interested in. The artwork is fantastic though but that was obvious.