Decapitated – Organic Hallucinosis
Earache Records – MOSH321CD – February 7th, 2006
By Jason Jordan
So…new singer…new album…blah…blah, blah. Yeah. That was my first reaction when I heard about Organic Hallucinosis. But still, I’ll be damned if Decapitated aren’t blistering and ferocious, effortlessly able to ravage the ears of the consumer. I couldn’t help but cast a smirk in the direction of their latest, though, since I didn’t like where they were heading with The Negation, despite my initial praise. Thankfully, Organic Hallucinosis is a step up, but as predicted by psychics everywhere, it doesn’t touch their older material.
The third most popular group hailing from Poland – behind Vader and Behemoth, naturally – have always been machine-like, which makes for perfect execution. They’re extremely mechanical, too. Is it ironic that there’s nothing remotely organic about Organic Hallucinosis? I suppose so, but for me Decapitated have always conjured an industrial/factory setting, rife with machines bustling at full speed, dispersing sparks to the unlucky eyeballs that would have them. Yes, the production does indeed suffice for eviscerating instrumentation such as this. Admittedly, however, it’s lifeless. And furthermore, the band proves they’re more than willing to rattle on for 32 minutes without blazing an innovative trail. There’s good fun here, nonetheless, as all the compositions are fast as hell – blinding even – and offer brutal performances. Unlike the forgettable The Negation, this recording is more interesting. Besides featuring several noteworthy attributes, they’ve also tossed in an occasional change-up, like when the drums opt for solitude at the 2:20 minute mark of “Day 69.” Nevertheless, Vogg’s monumental riffing, Witek’s unbelievable drumming, and Covan’s deep growling are what’s up for grabs most often. Fine by me. Please excuse my lack of excitement.
Seems that Organic Hallucinosis isn’t as much a departure as one might think, though Decapitated certainly underwent mutations before cutting this to tape. As I stated, Covan’s (vocals) a new guy on the block, which means they may have a more difficult time enticing their former audience to partake. At any rate, this is good fast death metal: destructive and punishing, as vicious as a Rottweiler. Even so, it’s not all that inspiring.
7/10
Official Earache Records Website
Earache Records – MOSH321CD – February 7th, 2006
By Jason Jordan
So…new singer…new album…blah…blah, blah. Yeah. That was my first reaction when I heard about Organic Hallucinosis. But still, I’ll be damned if Decapitated aren’t blistering and ferocious, effortlessly able to ravage the ears of the consumer. I couldn’t help but cast a smirk in the direction of their latest, though, since I didn’t like where they were heading with The Negation, despite my initial praise. Thankfully, Organic Hallucinosis is a step up, but as predicted by psychics everywhere, it doesn’t touch their older material.
The third most popular group hailing from Poland – behind Vader and Behemoth, naturally – have always been machine-like, which makes for perfect execution. They’re extremely mechanical, too. Is it ironic that there’s nothing remotely organic about Organic Hallucinosis? I suppose so, but for me Decapitated have always conjured an industrial/factory setting, rife with machines bustling at full speed, dispersing sparks to the unlucky eyeballs that would have them. Yes, the production does indeed suffice for eviscerating instrumentation such as this. Admittedly, however, it’s lifeless. And furthermore, the band proves they’re more than willing to rattle on for 32 minutes without blazing an innovative trail. There’s good fun here, nonetheless, as all the compositions are fast as hell – blinding even – and offer brutal performances. Unlike the forgettable The Negation, this recording is more interesting. Besides featuring several noteworthy attributes, they’ve also tossed in an occasional change-up, like when the drums opt for solitude at the 2:20 minute mark of “Day 69.” Nevertheless, Vogg’s monumental riffing, Witek’s unbelievable drumming, and Covan’s deep growling are what’s up for grabs most often. Fine by me. Please excuse my lack of excitement.
Seems that Organic Hallucinosis isn’t as much a departure as one might think, though Decapitated certainly underwent mutations before cutting this to tape. As I stated, Covan’s (vocals) a new guy on the block, which means they may have a more difficult time enticing their former audience to partake. At any rate, this is good fast death metal: destructive and punishing, as vicious as a Rottweiler. Even so, it’s not all that inspiring.
7/10
Official Earache Records Website
