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Has anyone got this cd? It sounds interesting and I was curious about other's opinions.
Kragen's Seeds of Pain
Am I the only one who had not heard of this French band until now? Take a good bit of NEVERMORE's heavy-thrash-meets-traditional-metal (especially those chunky riffs), color with some QUEENSRCHE, throw in a tiny bit of TESTAMENT, and you will have a strong sense of what you're getting into with "Seeds of Pain". Shades of traditional power metal are apparent as well. Derivative? Perhaps, but oh so well done and memorable.
The tight, kick-drum attacking rhythm section and fat thrash riffs collide head on with a simple, but damn catchy chorus on the title track. The album-opening song exemplifies the ripping, varied, and melodic arrangements of "Seeds of Pain". Renaud Espeche often employs a Tate/Dane mid-to-higher end vocal approach, most notably on the balladesque and QUEENSRCHE -ish "Darkness", but mixes it up nicely with a tougher attack that ranges from the occasional death growl (kind of like what Chuck Billy does) to a full-on Rob Halford scream. The vocal variety is a perfect match for tunes that range from ripping thrashers ("Danger of Death") to those that balance pure aggression with tasteful melody ("I Choose to Die"). The guitar solos bring enough shred to heat up the songs, but not so much as to be distracting or wanked up beyond all comprehension. Rather than coming off confused, the nine tracks here work together to form a cohesive whole that never strays from a molten metal attack and remains compelling the entire way through. As usual, Tue Madsen's mix is the icing on the cake, giving the music that taut, meaty sound for which he is so well known.
"Seeds of Pain" is pure metal that is heavy, yet catchy, and accomplished, yet based in the fundamentals. It seems to me that there is a lot of potential for growth as well. Look out for album number three!
- Scott Alisoglu
Seeds Of Pain
Vampire Magazine
Kragens was founded at the end of the year 2000 in France by Cedric (ex Strutters, Thorium) and Ludwig, both guitarists, joined later by vocalist Renaud Espeche, bassplayer Denis and drummer Oliver. Kragens released their first album, "Dying In A Desert" in 2004, with the full collaboration of french keyboardist Franck Viencharutti.
Normally at most once or twice a year I get to hear an album from a band I never heard of before which blows me away. This year I've had the pleasure sofar of discovering four! Kragens being one of them! I do not know their debutalbum so 'Seeds of Pain' is my first introduction to the band. Clearly influences can be heard by Judas Priest, Killswitch Engage, Cradle of Filth, Flotsam and Jetsam, Stratovarius and a few lesser gods. Yes, even Messhugah and Nevermore peak around the corner at the end of the album. Indeed quite a mixture of styles and I'm sure you, the reader, are very curious now. And you should be, because the boys in Kragens do a good job. musically and productionally this is high standard.
All musicians deserve much respect for this album and most should go to vocalist Renaud Espeche. the vocals are very varied and go fluently along with the different styles in the compositions. from Cradle of Filth screams and grunts to Powermetal melodies. Renaud DOES it!
It's also not until halfway through the album before you clearly hear English is not his native tongue. Chapeau mister Espeche! I just have to check out if Kragens can achieve this live as well. Some songs on this album are very easy to follow, even catchy but a slight majority needs time to grow on you. A good balance of styles and variation between and within the songs which makes this album worth listening over and over.
Yes, this is sheer quality !!
Bookingagencies, get these guys on tour and festivals.
Kragen's Seeds of Pain
Am I the only one who had not heard of this French band until now? Take a good bit of NEVERMORE's heavy-thrash-meets-traditional-metal (especially those chunky riffs), color with some QUEENSRCHE, throw in a tiny bit of TESTAMENT, and you will have a strong sense of what you're getting into with "Seeds of Pain". Shades of traditional power metal are apparent as well. Derivative? Perhaps, but oh so well done and memorable.
The tight, kick-drum attacking rhythm section and fat thrash riffs collide head on with a simple, but damn catchy chorus on the title track. The album-opening song exemplifies the ripping, varied, and melodic arrangements of "Seeds of Pain". Renaud Espeche often employs a Tate/Dane mid-to-higher end vocal approach, most notably on the balladesque and QUEENSRCHE -ish "Darkness", but mixes it up nicely with a tougher attack that ranges from the occasional death growl (kind of like what Chuck Billy does) to a full-on Rob Halford scream. The vocal variety is a perfect match for tunes that range from ripping thrashers ("Danger of Death") to those that balance pure aggression with tasteful melody ("I Choose to Die"). The guitar solos bring enough shred to heat up the songs, but not so much as to be distracting or wanked up beyond all comprehension. Rather than coming off confused, the nine tracks here work together to form a cohesive whole that never strays from a molten metal attack and remains compelling the entire way through. As usual, Tue Madsen's mix is the icing on the cake, giving the music that taut, meaty sound for which he is so well known.
"Seeds of Pain" is pure metal that is heavy, yet catchy, and accomplished, yet based in the fundamentals. It seems to me that there is a lot of potential for growth as well. Look out for album number three!
- Scott Alisoglu
Seeds Of Pain
Vampire Magazine
Kragens was founded at the end of the year 2000 in France by Cedric (ex Strutters, Thorium) and Ludwig, both guitarists, joined later by vocalist Renaud Espeche, bassplayer Denis and drummer Oliver. Kragens released their first album, "Dying In A Desert" in 2004, with the full collaboration of french keyboardist Franck Viencharutti.
Normally at most once or twice a year I get to hear an album from a band I never heard of before which blows me away. This year I've had the pleasure sofar of discovering four! Kragens being one of them! I do not know their debutalbum so 'Seeds of Pain' is my first introduction to the band. Clearly influences can be heard by Judas Priest, Killswitch Engage, Cradle of Filth, Flotsam and Jetsam, Stratovarius and a few lesser gods. Yes, even Messhugah and Nevermore peak around the corner at the end of the album. Indeed quite a mixture of styles and I'm sure you, the reader, are very curious now. And you should be, because the boys in Kragens do a good job. musically and productionally this is high standard.
All musicians deserve much respect for this album and most should go to vocalist Renaud Espeche. the vocals are very varied and go fluently along with the different styles in the compositions. from Cradle of Filth screams and grunts to Powermetal melodies. Renaud DOES it!
It's also not until halfway through the album before you clearly hear English is not his native tongue. Chapeau mister Espeche! I just have to check out if Kragens can achieve this live as well. Some songs on this album are very easy to follow, even catchy but a slight majority needs time to grow on you. A good balance of styles and variation between and within the songs which makes this album worth listening over and over.
Yes, this is sheer quality !!
Bookingagencies, get these guys on tour and festivals.
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