Crematory Revolution
Nuclear Blast Records August 24th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
The gothsters return with Revolution. And, the said album is pretty damn good. Vestiges of Samael are present; this industrial-tinged gothic metal is positively worth a look or two.
Resurrection is an instrumental piece that is masterfully sorrowful. The aforementioned segues into Wake Up, which displays a formidable riff accompanied by engaging synth. The song contains a somber feel and even the chorus fails to escape that overwhelming sentiment. Greed is a powerful track that delves into In Flames-like territory, circa Soundtrack to Your Escape. Its undeniable presence aids its subsequent success and faint interludes punctuate the occasional voids. Reign of Fear is a capsulation of pure industrialism, but metal intrudes from time-to-time. Open Your Eyes is a bit cosmic-oriented, as the keyboards become a little more exploratory in sound and depth. Stass (vocals) grunts fit well, as do Hechlers (guitar, vocals) clean, harmonious vox. Latter passages of Open Your Eyes retain a sound reminiscent of The Kovenant. Tick Tack, Solitary Psycho, and Human Blood all boil over with rhythms and riffs that simply should not be missed. Most of the compositions tend to be quite driven with an overall depressing feel. The inclusion of piano, sometimes in solitude, only adds to the melancholy-laden presentation.
As I mentioned in the first paragraph, Crematorys Revolution is well worth attention. Ignore the bland artwork and occasional formulaic song structures: youll be glad you did. Although, I wouldnt recommend listening to this if youre in a cheery mood. No, this isnt for a sunny day.
7.5/10
Official Crematory website
Official Nuclear Blast Records website
Nuclear Blast Records August 24th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
The gothsters return with Revolution. And, the said album is pretty damn good. Vestiges of Samael are present; this industrial-tinged gothic metal is positively worth a look or two.
Resurrection is an instrumental piece that is masterfully sorrowful. The aforementioned segues into Wake Up, which displays a formidable riff accompanied by engaging synth. The song contains a somber feel and even the chorus fails to escape that overwhelming sentiment. Greed is a powerful track that delves into In Flames-like territory, circa Soundtrack to Your Escape. Its undeniable presence aids its subsequent success and faint interludes punctuate the occasional voids. Reign of Fear is a capsulation of pure industrialism, but metal intrudes from time-to-time. Open Your Eyes is a bit cosmic-oriented, as the keyboards become a little more exploratory in sound and depth. Stass (vocals) grunts fit well, as do Hechlers (guitar, vocals) clean, harmonious vox. Latter passages of Open Your Eyes retain a sound reminiscent of The Kovenant. Tick Tack, Solitary Psycho, and Human Blood all boil over with rhythms and riffs that simply should not be missed. Most of the compositions tend to be quite driven with an overall depressing feel. The inclusion of piano, sometimes in solitude, only adds to the melancholy-laden presentation.
As I mentioned in the first paragraph, Crematorys Revolution is well worth attention. Ignore the bland artwork and occasional formulaic song structures: youll be glad you did. Although, I wouldnt recommend listening to this if youre in a cheery mood. No, this isnt for a sunny day.
7.5/10
Official Crematory website
Official Nuclear Blast Records website
