The boys from Dallas are back with another album, this one an improvement. Comparisons of the band will fit more closely with Pantera rather than Tool, due to the speed of the material and the heavy, crunchy grooves. The BGV's remind me of Vanishing Lessons era Tourniquet, and the vocals of Seth Poor aren't too far away from Luke Easter during his non scowling moments, like the softer choruses. Songs that stand out include the heavy first track, "Kindness," and the humorous "Looking Christian" (which appears on this issue's Hard Music Sampler CD).
Other coverage for this album
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