This band hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and man do they bring a style of music all their own. This style can only be compared to metalcore, or chaoscore possibly, but neither of those categories define the music well enough. One thing I really enjoy on this EP is the mixing element of completely shrill screams, and clean vocals in the next breath. Definitely adding to their element is their live presence. They are super tight, and very testimonial. Although I'd seen these guys a few times before, I got really interested in them a couple weeks ago after buying their cd at a Zao show. Since then, the cd hasn't left my player, and I find more bits and pieces everyday that I enjoy. My favorite track on the cd is "Farewell to hymns of Renaissance". This song starts out real mellow, and builds to a chaotic ending. If you're looking for technical stuff, this could be for you. Narcissus' guitar player is one of the best I've ever seen, and he's really innovative. The only downside to a terrific cd is the length. It's only five songs, 27 minutes, but it leaves me clamoring for more. Don't miss this cd.
9/10
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #81Reviewed by David M. PoggeThis is metal-core, through and through. Machine gun drums and lightning fast guitar riffs come at you out of nowhere like a tornado only to drop you right into a vicious slow groove that will have you wind-milling with the best of them. John Pope's frantic, hoarse screams are not too far off from that of Zao's. Fans of Zao and Spitfire beware: This CD could become addicting. For ordering info,…The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Chris KingMetalcore...the problem with genre labels is that they are so limiting. Narcissus has a hybrid metal/hardcore song structure and playing style, with a meaty metallic sound. Scattered here and there you will find death metal style chaotic outbursts and trippy guitar effects breaking up the potential monotony. These things make them a good solid "metalcore" band, but what really sets Narcissus…Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by UnknownI could get into this cd a lot more if the name of it didn't remind me so much of Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest. It's ok though, there's not much Zao influence evident. What you're going to find on this cd is some sick metalcore complete with brutal drums and tight, chaotic guitars. The vocals are very original. I hope this doesn't turn anyone off from this cd when I say this, because I dislike…Similar sounding releases
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