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Artist: The Dead Lay Waiting |
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They are a five piece
band from Swindon and this is their eagerly anticipated second album,
following from 2010's highly acclaimed 'We Rise'. This second
slick of death metal uses the abilities of talented lead Luke Sibthorpe
– growling and screaming and utilising the ranges between each to
propel the album. (Slight bias here as I absolutely adore his
voice!). From the opening 'Wake
Up', this album ranges around death metal/screamo, using the talents of
each member to lead listeners through the twisted tale that is 'Almost
Heaven'. The intro to 'Burnt Ashes' is now a favourite,
as is the rest of the song. Backed by an extremely talented
drummer, the songs slide into each other, with the only notice of a new
track being made by the intros/outros, and even this is near
unnoticeable, considering how they stream nicely together. This is music to
headbang and mosh to, making it perfect for any metalhead. The mix
of thrash/death metal is also a perfect 'in' for those wanting an
introduction to either or both of the genres, allowing this album to
find a bigger audience. Stand out songs include
'Burnt To Ashes', the creepy melody outro of 'Always Ask Why' that
segues perfectly into 'Voices'. 'Voices' also can be picked out as
all/majority of the band sing on this track, which makes a nice change
from hearing one lovely (bias!) voice, to hearing all and how they fit
neatly together – like a package. Or a band. The anthemic opener of
'Interlude' gives an inkling of this being not only a crowd pleaser, but
a crowd screamer. The repetitive guitar opening backed by a
perfectly in-time drumbeat encouraging a head bang wherever you listen,
regardless of those around you. This is the seminal track from the
album in my eyes, and possible one of the best of The Dead Lay Waiting's
songs currently on album. If this is released as a single, this
will be on the 'buy' list. The title track and last track on the album, 'Almost Heaven', has what can only be described as the rhythm of a horse running in the intro. The implementation of the cymbal to lead into each part of the song is by no means innovative, but is certainly effective. This could be said of the album, but taking the old and making it new isn't new either, although this is one of the best efforts of this I have heard to date. Review by: Kerry H |
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Tracklisting: 1.
Wake Up |
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