Dam Purity: The Darwinian Paradox
Candlelight Records CDL0186CD June 28th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Dam! Cmon, was there another way to begin this review? I think not. Anyhow, Purity: The Darwinian Paradox is the debut album from these British metallers, and what a debut it is. Most, if not all, of the time, Dam plug away at a death/thrash hybrid that owes royalties to At the Gates, Death and other defunct groups. I assert that the guys have their bloody forefathers to be thankful for because, without them, this record probably wouldnt have transpired.
With this album, we are handed twelve tracks that span about fifty minutes when totaled. Predominantly, Purity: The Darwinian Paradox is comprised of numbers that run between four and five minutes in length, while there are a few exceptions the latter being extraneous interludes, which only waste about a minute or so of, according to Jeff Spicoli, our time. Theres also a cover of Carcasss Forensic Clinicism/The Sanguine Article to be had here; it sounds jolly good. As far as vocals are concerned, Underwood generally projects an underdeveloped, thrash shout, and I would like to see the man improve upon his craft. However, his intended style does complement the music extremely well. Dissecting Fury extemporaneously is perhaps a good way to determine both Dams strengths and shortcomings. Gomezs drumming on the aforesaid slays, in any case. And, if anything, the outputs overall length actually detracts from its worth. I like this particular subgenre to be quick and short. Thus, its painstaking to make it through the entire disc in one sitting, though Purity: The Darwinian Paradox is a tangible outpouring of inspiration.
As Dam continue to develop, I hope their noteworthy idiosyncrasies are developed further so that we might all be able to salivate over their next one. The Brits certainly dont have a shortage of solid acts. What else is there to say but: Cheers!
8/10
Official Dam Website
Official Candlelight Records Website
Candlelight Records CDL0186CD June 28th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Dam! Cmon, was there another way to begin this review? I think not. Anyhow, Purity: The Darwinian Paradox is the debut album from these British metallers, and what a debut it is. Most, if not all, of the time, Dam plug away at a death/thrash hybrid that owes royalties to At the Gates, Death and other defunct groups. I assert that the guys have their bloody forefathers to be thankful for because, without them, this record probably wouldnt have transpired.
With this album, we are handed twelve tracks that span about fifty minutes when totaled. Predominantly, Purity: The Darwinian Paradox is comprised of numbers that run between four and five minutes in length, while there are a few exceptions the latter being extraneous interludes, which only waste about a minute or so of, according to Jeff Spicoli, our time. Theres also a cover of Carcasss Forensic Clinicism/The Sanguine Article to be had here; it sounds jolly good. As far as vocals are concerned, Underwood generally projects an underdeveloped, thrash shout, and I would like to see the man improve upon his craft. However, his intended style does complement the music extremely well. Dissecting Fury extemporaneously is perhaps a good way to determine both Dams strengths and shortcomings. Gomezs drumming on the aforesaid slays, in any case. And, if anything, the outputs overall length actually detracts from its worth. I like this particular subgenre to be quick and short. Thus, its painstaking to make it through the entire disc in one sitting, though Purity: The Darwinian Paradox is a tangible outpouring of inspiration.
As Dam continue to develop, I hope their noteworthy idiosyncrasies are developed further so that we might all be able to salivate over their next one. The Brits certainly dont have a shortage of solid acts. What else is there to say but: Cheers!
8/10
Official Dam Website
Official Candlelight Records Website
