While I've been anxiously awaiting Symph X's new release, and growing aggrievated in the process, I must say that there has been plenty of great new music comin out to keep me busy till Symph X's release (as well as DT's new one and Tool's new one a little further down the road). Porcupine Tree's Deadwing is one great new release I can't think of, but Meshuggah's new 47 min EP, Catch 33, has blown me away.
I've been a Meshuggah fan for a couple of years now and I enjoy all the musical styles they've gone through as a band, but with this release they have matured incredibly and gone in an amazing experimental direction with their sound. Fredrick has really gotten used to his 8 string, and it shows in his riffs. The Rythms on this album are no exception to the leaps this band has made in their abilities.
Some may say that certain riffs in the first 20 or so minutes of the EP go on too long, but when listened to carefully, there are subtle variations on these riffs. The repeatition also lends itself to the hypnotic feel that they were going for on this disc. All told, this is one amazing album. Though it isn't officially out yet, you can find it on popular downloading programs. Just make sure, if you download it, that you buy it on May 17th when it comes out, or i'll personally beat you down. Meshuggah are still amazing me with each new release and they remain one of the most original bands out there today.
You know, I didn't even think about how many people here are Meshuggah fans. Who among you are fans of the unstoppable metal force that is Meshuggah?
I've been a Meshuggah fan for a couple of years now and I enjoy all the musical styles they've gone through as a band, but with this release they have matured incredibly and gone in an amazing experimental direction with their sound. Fredrick has really gotten used to his 8 string, and it shows in his riffs. The Rythms on this album are no exception to the leaps this band has made in their abilities.
Some may say that certain riffs in the first 20 or so minutes of the EP go on too long, but when listened to carefully, there are subtle variations on these riffs. The repeatition also lends itself to the hypnotic feel that they were going for on this disc. All told, this is one amazing album. Though it isn't officially out yet, you can find it on popular downloading programs. Just make sure, if you download it, that you buy it on May 17th when it comes out, or i'll personally beat you down. Meshuggah are still amazing me with each new release and they remain one of the most original bands out there today.
You know, I didn't even think about how many people here are Meshuggah fans. Who among you are fans of the unstoppable metal force that is Meshuggah?
