This independent CD contains ten songs with grooving metal that reminds me of some of Bride's material. Though this ain't fast stuff there's energy in these songs. There is solid songwriting. But the songs don't really shine as the sonic quality isn't as clear as I would like. It sounds too demo-ish. A better studio or better engineering might help because this is not a bad CD at all. Listen to songs like What You Need or Born Again to get an impression of the quality of the band. It's not impressive nor really good but what you hear is a basis for further development.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThese hard blues/metal rockers have guts, taking an upfront stand on homosexuality ("Hate Crimes"). The vocals bug me a little, with their nasally sound. The chorus saturation effects used during the choruses help, though.Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by SORGThis is a very good disc in my opinion. Musically it is groove-metal with a touch of grunge along the lines of Stone Temple Pilots. The guitars have a massive groove with a mid-paced low-end chugging sound. The rhythm section sounds nice and thick with some punch to it. Overall it reminds me a lot of the band Torn, only not quite as heavy and with a much more uplifting message. The production is…
