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    HM Magazine #79/Lucid
    Lucid — Broken cover

    Lucid

    Broken

    (1999)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

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    Label independentHM Magazine #79September/October 1999
    groove metalindustrial metalthrash metal

    Oh my gosh! These guys have come back with a wealth of attitude, metal bite, and intensity! I sure like this disc. Super fast guitar riffs pummel away, while thrashy vocals keep the pace going fast. There's nice variety here, as big deep grooves hammer away. There's cool sampling and just killer riffs, like "Child's Play," which starts off with the sounds of school. This riff would make a Marilyn Manson or Klank freak happy. The vocals overall are what make this album so hot. This one comes highly recommended for those that love it loud.

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