Candiria What Doesnt Kill You . . .
Type A Records TAR001 - 2004
By Nathan Pearce
Anybody aware of Candiria or even anybody aware of modern metal news will know what the band has gone through since their last full length. The only question that remained after the whole incident was put behind the band was what Candiria would do to further such an experimental sound.
Well, Candiria fans of old could be quite surprised at what a near-fatal accident can do to a band. What Doesnt Kill You . . . is a totally different approach to songwriting for the band. Songs are generally more focused on a singular musical theme, melodies are present in nearly every song (yes . . . even the vocals are melodic at times), and the band has found a way to combine their signature metal/hip-hop/jazz hybrid without sounding schizophrenic. For example Remove Yourself starts off with a trippy reggae intro, only to build into a straight-up radio-friendly stadium rocker. While this song is probably the most drastic example of Candirias newfound love of melody, it is not a bad change for the band. In fact, What Doesnt Kill You . . . should attract large masses of new fans.
The emotion found on this album is simply on another level compared to previous efforts from the band. While Candiria might not show off their amazing technicality on every riff in every song like they used to, the bands new direction allows for a much more personal experience for the listeners. Songs still batter and bruise, trip on jazzy intros and outros, and groove on urban rhythms at times, but each song is much more cohesive and memorable than Ive ever heard from this band. Old fans should not let a first listen scare him/her away, and new fans should definitely give this album a listen or two as well.
8.5/10
Candirias Official Website
Type A Records Official Website
Type A Records TAR001 - 2004
By Nathan Pearce
Anybody aware of Candiria or even anybody aware of modern metal news will know what the band has gone through since their last full length. The only question that remained after the whole incident was put behind the band was what Candiria would do to further such an experimental sound.
Well, Candiria fans of old could be quite surprised at what a near-fatal accident can do to a band. What Doesnt Kill You . . . is a totally different approach to songwriting for the band. Songs are generally more focused on a singular musical theme, melodies are present in nearly every song (yes . . . even the vocals are melodic at times), and the band has found a way to combine their signature metal/hip-hop/jazz hybrid without sounding schizophrenic. For example Remove Yourself starts off with a trippy reggae intro, only to build into a straight-up radio-friendly stadium rocker. While this song is probably the most drastic example of Candirias newfound love of melody, it is not a bad change for the band. In fact, What Doesnt Kill You . . . should attract large masses of new fans.
The emotion found on this album is simply on another level compared to previous efforts from the band. While Candiria might not show off their amazing technicality on every riff in every song like they used to, the bands new direction allows for a much more personal experience for the listeners. Songs still batter and bruise, trip on jazzy intros and outros, and groove on urban rhythms at times, but each song is much more cohesive and memorable than Ive ever heard from this band. Old fans should not let a first listen scare him/her away, and new fans should definitely give this album a listen or two as well.
8.5/10
Candirias Official Website
Type A Records Official Website
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