KRISIUN WORKS OF CARNAGE
Century Media - 2003
By Rodrigo Escandon
Krisiuns last album Ageless Venomous initially was a strong death metal release but after passing the test of time it was an album that I rarely played. The thin production that I was able to bear somewhat became totally annoying and became the biggest reason for not listening to that album.
Thankfully that problem was cured since Works of Carnage was produced by Pierre Remillard (of Cryptopsy fame) so at least this album sounds 100% better than its predecessor. However, the music is still the problem with Krisiun. Yes they make an immediate and positive impact during the first listens but its after you begin to digest the album more and examine it closer that it really becomes apparent how repetitive and uneventful Krisiuns music can be.
Works of Carnage is vintage Krisiun, a band that goes all out with speed, aggression and intensity. It is also a band that does not stray from a formula and songs are undistinguishable. Maxs blast beating drums always seem to be at the same frantic speed, Alexs vocals also do not vary and his bass is almost inaudible and Moysess guitars are ferocious and generally great but I can not seem to remember one riff or lead that stand outs, they all seem to blend together. That leads to the biggest problem with Works of Carnage, the inability to distinguish one song from the other.
But this is the way that Krisiun has always played and by now we know what to expect from them. So either you like it or you dont.
Century Media Website
Krisiun Official Website
Century Media - 2003
By Rodrigo Escandon
Krisiuns last album Ageless Venomous initially was a strong death metal release but after passing the test of time it was an album that I rarely played. The thin production that I was able to bear somewhat became totally annoying and became the biggest reason for not listening to that album.
Thankfully that problem was cured since Works of Carnage was produced by Pierre Remillard (of Cryptopsy fame) so at least this album sounds 100% better than its predecessor. However, the music is still the problem with Krisiun. Yes they make an immediate and positive impact during the first listens but its after you begin to digest the album more and examine it closer that it really becomes apparent how repetitive and uneventful Krisiuns music can be.
Works of Carnage is vintage Krisiun, a band that goes all out with speed, aggression and intensity. It is also a band that does not stray from a formula and songs are undistinguishable. Maxs blast beating drums always seem to be at the same frantic speed, Alexs vocals also do not vary and his bass is almost inaudible and Moysess guitars are ferocious and generally great but I can not seem to remember one riff or lead that stand outs, they all seem to blend together. That leads to the biggest problem with Works of Carnage, the inability to distinguish one song from the other.
But this is the way that Krisiun has always played and by now we know what to expect from them. So either you like it or you dont.
Century Media Website
Krisiun Official Website
