KillingTheOldMan is unique among others labeled gothic & industrial, because they sound truly different than what you might expect. The opening track, Evolved, is laced with heavy, slow guitar, drum and organ work and deep lyrics. The lead singer's vocals are strong and don't sound too dark or saddening, unusual for an industrial group. The band has opinions and warnings of many social issues, including greed, abuse, violence and other signs of corruption in our world. One song that stood out was Eclectica, a song that was darker and more piercing than the rest. With the lyrics Fear of the unknown/Fear is the seed I've sown accompanied by a steady drumming beat and driving guitars, the song is darker and more piercing than the rest.
The first part of the album consists of vocal tracks and instrument arrangements, while the second half of the album contains tracks totally different. They are more ambient, with very little vocals and lots more sampling. Percussion takes over these tracks, along with seemingly random sounds. These are quite different from the first few songs, but they tie in a new sound and show that the band has explored other areas of music.
Overall, the album is a good listen. The lyrics are thought provoking and the music is put together well. The experimental tracks add a different feel and some variety to the entire album. KillingTheOldMan is a band that has set themselves apart from the other gothic and industrial bands in the industry.
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Opus 2000Reviewed by Jason MoreheadOne has to be careful when talking about Killingtheoldman; it's so easy to throw around words like "gothic" and "industrial." And if you throw around those kind of terms, you're bound to get all sorts of clichéd images: the band that tries to be really dark and mopey, but just comes off as silly; lyrics that sound like a bad rip-off of some high schooler's existential poetry (you know, the kind…
