Jumbos Killcrane The Slow Decay
Crucial Blast October 26th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
Kansan outfit, Jumbos Killcrane, have bludgeoned back into the metal scene with The Slow Decay. The band have a few albums to their name already such as Scratch, II Cadavers Eccellente, Carnaval De Carne, and Split EP with Rumpelstiltskin Grinder (how many bands use the word grinder?), but The Slow Decay should give the group much-needed exposure. Because: its good.
The ambient Intro is the first track to spew forth from the speakers. Though the title is highly unoriginal, the members instruments are exploratory and thus form an interesting introduction. The Slow Decay, however, is where the Eyehategod-esque instrumentation is first heard. The group prefers it slow and gravelly, which is a good thing in this case. The veterans also dont hesitate to increase the pace, and Brown conversely is a testament to the reversal of the former statement. Speaking briefly about the production, its pretty good and oft reminds me of Mastodons Remission for perhaps inexplicable reasons. Locust Blanket is insanely fast when compared with the previous compositions. The key to enjoying The Slow Decay is taking time to listen to the songs and not going about it in a hurried fashion. Coital Abyss utilizes a sludge-filled riff with some drumfills for piquancy. Die, Stabbed is practically immovable in some places as the pace is slowed down to an almost nonexistent pace. Jumbos Killcrane are relatively efficient at twisting the audiences attention and providing rousing material at the same exact time. Out of nowhere, the song lifts at the 2:30 minute mark into a quasi-lead.
The Slow Decay is perfect for the times when youre down-and-out. This isnt as accessible as most likeable albums tend to be, but Jumbos Killcrane are proficient, inspired, and good songwriters. The aforementioned record is the evidence. I rest my case.
8/10
Official Jumbos Killcrane website
Official Crucial Blast website
Crucial Blast October 26th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
Kansan outfit, Jumbos Killcrane, have bludgeoned back into the metal scene with The Slow Decay. The band have a few albums to their name already such as Scratch, II Cadavers Eccellente, Carnaval De Carne, and Split EP with Rumpelstiltskin Grinder (how many bands use the word grinder?), but The Slow Decay should give the group much-needed exposure. Because: its good.
The ambient Intro is the first track to spew forth from the speakers. Though the title is highly unoriginal, the members instruments are exploratory and thus form an interesting introduction. The Slow Decay, however, is where the Eyehategod-esque instrumentation is first heard. The group prefers it slow and gravelly, which is a good thing in this case. The veterans also dont hesitate to increase the pace, and Brown conversely is a testament to the reversal of the former statement. Speaking briefly about the production, its pretty good and oft reminds me of Mastodons Remission for perhaps inexplicable reasons. Locust Blanket is insanely fast when compared with the previous compositions. The key to enjoying The Slow Decay is taking time to listen to the songs and not going about it in a hurried fashion. Coital Abyss utilizes a sludge-filled riff with some drumfills for piquancy. Die, Stabbed is practically immovable in some places as the pace is slowed down to an almost nonexistent pace. Jumbos Killcrane are relatively efficient at twisting the audiences attention and providing rousing material at the same exact time. Out of nowhere, the song lifts at the 2:30 minute mark into a quasi-lead.
The Slow Decay is perfect for the times when youre down-and-out. This isnt as accessible as most likeable albums tend to be, but Jumbos Killcrane are proficient, inspired, and good songwriters. The aforementioned record is the evidence. I rest my case.
8/10
Official Jumbos Killcrane website
Official Crucial Blast website
