Symphony in Peril The Whores Trophy
Facedown Records FR041 February 15th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
In my review of Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures Symphony in Perils debut album I iterated that the guys would have to step it up if they want to be known as a reputable, chaotic hardcore group. Welp, Im overjoyed to admit that The Whores Trophy is the kind of sophomore record that they needed to release. What the line-up does here is meld metal with chaotic hardcore to achieve a balance that simply slays.
Ill say it again here: I absolutely despised Shawn Jonass screaming on Zaos The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation. On The Whores Trophy, however, Jonas sounds spectacular and seems as if hes settling into his idiosyncratic, vocal style with confidence. In For Now We See in a Mirror, Dimly, but Then Face to Face, the listener receives all traits that Symphony in Peril offer; its a downloadable track, and I highly urge you to seek it out. Stiletto utilizes stylistic juxtaposition right out of the starting gate (sorry, its Kentucky Derby time here in Louisville). Anyway, whether the bands maturity is due to the minor line-up changes they weathered, a surge of creative focus, or both, it really shows on The Whores Trophy. While Stiletto cant be labeled metal at its beginning, Seduction by Design is overtly metal. Frequently, the band will switch styles smoothly I might add and thats one of their most entertaining characteristics. Also, the group is quite intent on implementing quality grooves this time around.
I found the latest release by Symphony in Peril to be twelve tracks that showcase complexity and simplicity all in one. The disc only lasts for about thirty-eight minutes total, but is about 2.3 times better than Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures. The aforementioned felt like a tedious excursion into cut-and-paste hardcore, whereas The Whores Trophy radiates with adept songwriting and subsequent maturity. This is yet another great addition to 2005.
9/10
Official Symphony in Peril Website
Official Facedown Records Website
Facedown Records FR041 February 15th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
In my review of Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures Symphony in Perils debut album I iterated that the guys would have to step it up if they want to be known as a reputable, chaotic hardcore group. Welp, Im overjoyed to admit that The Whores Trophy is the kind of sophomore record that they needed to release. What the line-up does here is meld metal with chaotic hardcore to achieve a balance that simply slays.
Ill say it again here: I absolutely despised Shawn Jonass screaming on Zaos The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation. On The Whores Trophy, however, Jonas sounds spectacular and seems as if hes settling into his idiosyncratic, vocal style with confidence. In For Now We See in a Mirror, Dimly, but Then Face to Face, the listener receives all traits that Symphony in Peril offer; its a downloadable track, and I highly urge you to seek it out. Stiletto utilizes stylistic juxtaposition right out of the starting gate (sorry, its Kentucky Derby time here in Louisville). Anyway, whether the bands maturity is due to the minor line-up changes they weathered, a surge of creative focus, or both, it really shows on The Whores Trophy. While Stiletto cant be labeled metal at its beginning, Seduction by Design is overtly metal. Frequently, the band will switch styles smoothly I might add and thats one of their most entertaining characteristics. Also, the group is quite intent on implementing quality grooves this time around.
I found the latest release by Symphony in Peril to be twelve tracks that showcase complexity and simplicity all in one. The disc only lasts for about thirty-eight minutes total, but is about 2.3 times better than Lost Memoirs and Faded Pictures. The aforementioned felt like a tedious excursion into cut-and-paste hardcore, whereas The Whores Trophy radiates with adept songwriting and subsequent maturity. This is yet another great addition to 2005.
9/10
Official Symphony in Peril Website
Official Facedown Records Website
