December The Lament Configuration
2002 Earache MOSH254CD
By Russell Garwood
The Lament Configuration is Decembers debut Earache release; a post-hardcore whirlpool created by the sheer volume of material crammed into each song. Produced by Devin Townsend, the ten tracks that make up this frantic collection race by in a ferocious and violent aural assault. Never predictable, the songs on The Lament Configuration are all short, unrelenting and complex.
Mark Moots vocals range from guttural growls to the highest pitched shrieks, almost as unremitting as the music itself, and the instrumentation, while at times restricted, is just whats required. Possible monotony is broken up by the odd metallic riff or pause in the music, leading to a fractured feel highlighting the more intense songs such as Trial (more intense being a relative term).
With an impressive determination, December get their message across effectively, and the lyrics seem extremely relevant to the music; so claustrophobic, hard to keep breathing (Icenine). The artwork by Jay Bailey is excellent, with a welcome originality. Often more a wall of sound than anything else, The Lament Configuration certainly isnt an easy listen, but in moderate doses can only be a good thing
2002 Earache MOSH254CD
By Russell Garwood
The Lament Configuration is Decembers debut Earache release; a post-hardcore whirlpool created by the sheer volume of material crammed into each song. Produced by Devin Townsend, the ten tracks that make up this frantic collection race by in a ferocious and violent aural assault. Never predictable, the songs on The Lament Configuration are all short, unrelenting and complex.
Mark Moots vocals range from guttural growls to the highest pitched shrieks, almost as unremitting as the music itself, and the instrumentation, while at times restricted, is just whats required. Possible monotony is broken up by the odd metallic riff or pause in the music, leading to a fractured feel highlighting the more intense songs such as Trial (more intense being a relative term).
With an impressive determination, December get their message across effectively, and the lyrics seem extremely relevant to the music; so claustrophobic, hard to keep breathing (Icenine). The artwork by Jay Bailey is excellent, with a welcome originality. Often more a wall of sound than anything else, The Lament Configuration certainly isnt an easy listen, but in moderate doses can only be a good thing
