Cold War Survivor Bloodworth
Self-Released July 7, 2007
By Jason Jordan
Bloodworth, from New Yorks Cold War Survivor, is a hardcore-laced thrash assault that surpasses standard fare, and is especially impressive coming from an unsigned band. With a full set of lyrics and dreary, industrial B&W photography, the exquisite booklet only reinforces the sentiments relayed above. While nothing found on Bloodworth is astounding, its a very sturdy outing that hints at a brighter future.
Theres a fair amount of death metal in Cold War Survivor, too, as opener American Elegy, Wall of Lies, and the title track each demonstrate during specific moments. Still, many of the riffs paint either a thrash or hardcore picture, while the latter is strengthened by Pannullos angry, tough guy vocals and Weinsteins intermittent, abrasive screams. For better or worse, even a Special Olympics contestant could finger the highlights with little to no difficulty driving instrumental section in American Elegy (2:26-2:46), arresting lead work in Torture Device (1:47-3:40), Latin-flavored interlude in the title track (4:03-4:26) and the subsequent war-conjuring soundclips, atypical beginnings of Post Apocalyptic Stress Disorder and closer Lesson in Loss. Despite those respective apexes, every song meets quality expectations, so in other words, theres not a loser among these 10 winners. After getting fully acquainted with the 45-minute Bloodworth, though, the runts can be pinpointed and then skipped.
Maybe it neednt be said that Cold War Survivor fail to up the ante with anything Bloodworth brings to the table, but it should also be stated that this record definitely has its rewards. On that note, do check out CWS. If you like what you hear and decide to buy, youll get your moneys worth.
Official Cold War Survivor Website
Self-Released July 7, 2007
By Jason Jordan
Bloodworth, from New Yorks Cold War Survivor, is a hardcore-laced thrash assault that surpasses standard fare, and is especially impressive coming from an unsigned band. With a full set of lyrics and dreary, industrial B&W photography, the exquisite booklet only reinforces the sentiments relayed above. While nothing found on Bloodworth is astounding, its a very sturdy outing that hints at a brighter future.
Theres a fair amount of death metal in Cold War Survivor, too, as opener American Elegy, Wall of Lies, and the title track each demonstrate during specific moments. Still, many of the riffs paint either a thrash or hardcore picture, while the latter is strengthened by Pannullos angry, tough guy vocals and Weinsteins intermittent, abrasive screams. For better or worse, even a Special Olympics contestant could finger the highlights with little to no difficulty driving instrumental section in American Elegy (2:26-2:46), arresting lead work in Torture Device (1:47-3:40), Latin-flavored interlude in the title track (4:03-4:26) and the subsequent war-conjuring soundclips, atypical beginnings of Post Apocalyptic Stress Disorder and closer Lesson in Loss. Despite those respective apexes, every song meets quality expectations, so in other words, theres not a loser among these 10 winners. After getting fully acquainted with the 45-minute Bloodworth, though, the runts can be pinpointed and then skipped.
Maybe it neednt be said that Cold War Survivor fail to up the ante with anything Bloodworth brings to the table, but it should also be stated that this record definitely has its rewards. On that note, do check out CWS. If you like what you hear and decide to buy, youll get your moneys worth.
Official Cold War Survivor Website
