Every time I listen to this CD (and I have been listening to it a lot), I can only think one thing: Is this CafFiends Escape Plan? These guys are simply the closest thing I've ever heard to the Dillinger Escape Plan, which is a feat in itself. The good thing is, it's not like a rip off of Dillinger, not by any stretch of the imagination. The aspects of it that are very much like Dillinger are the vocals (which are hard to describe, but are like Dillinger's in the respect that they aren't too fancy, just straightforward and intense), the guitar riffs, and the drumming. The guitar riffs are very heavy and creative, but they also have the lightning quick finger picking interludes throughout the disc. Now, they aren't QUITE as prevalent as in Dillinger, but that is a good thing, because if they were, they would be TOO much like Dillinger. They do it just enough to make it sound good, and just enough so it's not a copy cat. The drumming is the same way. It fits into the music very well, but goes crazy sometimes too. The odd timing and odd timed breakdowns create a more insane sound. The production is VERY well done, too. Very clean, tight, and professional. I'm very impressed with the way this turned out, considering most indie projects usually lack in some aspect. Overall, I think that this is one of the best albums I've heard in a LONG while. You can get it at www.caffiends.org.
10/10
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