This band from Mexico was once known as Beheaded. I can't think of a name more unoriginal. In this world there have been many bands with such a name, over the years. Lament sounds way better. And the name fits with lyrics like: "In the reflection, all I can see is the vain face of loneliness. Hate reigns in my eyes. Fed by their anger." (The first verse of the titletrack). This sounds rather lamentable and this is contributed by the brutal-growling vocals of Abel Gomez and the electric noise. With the second verse you hear an acoustic guitar at a sudden while the growler doesn't step back in brutality. On their second CD Lament plays melodic deathmetal. Their debut, Tears From A Leper, I never heard so I can't compare it with that one. It strikes me that the bass has an important, almost soloing role in the songs. From time to time that adds something extra to the songs. It's only in the song Come Near that the bass has a predominantly supporting role. This is also one of the better songs with a succession of midtempo and less fast parts that are interwoven by the brutal vocals. But, this record can't please me all the time. The production could have been better and the rhythmguitar-work sounds a bit muddy. Tears...Instrument For Reflection sounds even weak with the irritating vocals from a certain Laura Wilson, who, with her husband Chuck is responsible for the production. It's a pity because this makes the song give away some strength and it's only the vocal-delivery from Abel that makes it acceptable. This album is not bad but with better production it could have been much better than this because they play all right. Better next time guys!
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #78Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis trio of amigos de Mexico has returned with its second full-length album - Through The Reflection. Apparently, the band said, "Out with the thrash and in with the classic metal," cause this Chuck & Laurie Wilson production certainly captures that layered and distinct instrumentation that made the intro to Iron Maiden songs so fun to listen to. One ingredient the band kept in their recipe,…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Chris KingThe thing that bothered many people about this band's first album, Tears of a Leper, was an unfulfilled threat of really brutal music, and the disparity between music and vocal delivery. That album was often referred to as death metal, but the progressive thrash on it had little to do with that genre besides the vocals. So how does their latest effort compare? Through the Reflection sees Lament…Similar sounding releases
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