Fireborn -
As the World Crumbles
Oak Knoll Productions OKP010 2005
By Jason Jordan
Little-known fact: everything becomes fire, and from fire everything is born. Hence, Fireborn. Even though they hail from the United States, this melodeath troupe has more in common with Finland than any other region, based on likenesses to Children of Bodom, Norther, and others of a similar persuasion. Ostensibly, As the World Crumbles features plenty of spunkiness throughout its long life, but there are myriad bands able to yield more pleasing results.
At first the guitars are distracting, then they become kind of endearing. Theyre like that kid in school who wouldnt ever shut up or sit still, but was pretty funny so he wasnt as annoying as he first appeared to be. Needless to say, these guys can play their instruments. However, As the World Crumbles doesnt deviate from what Ive heard from the subgenres stalwarts, and Fireborn certainly arent breathing new life into this shtick. Nonetheless, the fourteen songs on this disc are unmistakable romps; they arent meant to be cerebral exercises, nor do they try to be. So, with that said, these accelerated compositions are easy to appreciate if youre not desiring a challenging and/or mesmerizing listen. Id wager that their previous Creation Chaos is about the same. Theres not much of a point in highlighting any of the opuses, since all of them were cast in the same mold and offer little to no differentiation. For what its worth, the first seven tracks are brand new while the last seven are 04 remasters.
Melodeath followers will probably find something to like about Fireborn. In fact, it proves a simple task. The material isnt nauseating in the least, though the more I hear this style, the more disenchanted I become. While As the World Crumbles has its moments, I believe somethings amiss when I gravitate towards discussion of deficiencies rather than sufficiencies.
6.5/10
Official Fireborn Website
Official Oak Knoll Productions Website
Oak Knoll Productions OKP010 2005
By Jason Jordan
Little-known fact: everything becomes fire, and from fire everything is born. Hence, Fireborn. Even though they hail from the United States, this melodeath troupe has more in common with Finland than any other region, based on likenesses to Children of Bodom, Norther, and others of a similar persuasion. Ostensibly, As the World Crumbles features plenty of spunkiness throughout its long life, but there are myriad bands able to yield more pleasing results.
At first the guitars are distracting, then they become kind of endearing. Theyre like that kid in school who wouldnt ever shut up or sit still, but was pretty funny so he wasnt as annoying as he first appeared to be. Needless to say, these guys can play their instruments. However, As the World Crumbles doesnt deviate from what Ive heard from the subgenres stalwarts, and Fireborn certainly arent breathing new life into this shtick. Nonetheless, the fourteen songs on this disc are unmistakable romps; they arent meant to be cerebral exercises, nor do they try to be. So, with that said, these accelerated compositions are easy to appreciate if youre not desiring a challenging and/or mesmerizing listen. Id wager that their previous Creation Chaos is about the same. Theres not much of a point in highlighting any of the opuses, since all of them were cast in the same mold and offer little to no differentiation. For what its worth, the first seven tracks are brand new while the last seven are 04 remasters.
Melodeath followers will probably find something to like about Fireborn. In fact, it proves a simple task. The material isnt nauseating in the least, though the more I hear this style, the more disenchanted I become. While As the World Crumbles has its moments, I believe somethings amiss when I gravitate towards discussion of deficiencies rather than sufficiencies.
6.5/10
Official Fireborn Website
Official Oak Knoll Productions Website
