Artist: The Final Sigh  
   Title: If You're Not Part Of The Solution, You're Part Of The Problem
   Label: Anticulture Records

This Yorkshire quintet has only been around since 2003 in their current line-up but since then they have been making their presence felt.

Their heavy mix of metal and post-hardcore with just a touch of electronics thrown in may seem a little too much for some, but their heady bass lines and ferocious vocals make for some interesting listening.

The production on the album is a little thin at times but this is thrown to one side as the quality and intensity of the band shine through.

The band at times try to put too much into the mix but you can't fault them for trying to be different. They are musically sound and can mix it up with the best of them.

Tracks that will make you sit up and beg for more are the electrifying and nasty 'Don’t Make Dirty Movies' and the oddly titled '[p1.2w-p&m]' which just sways so far away from anything else on the album it stands out for its oddness.

The band still haven’t found their own niche and still seem a little lost as to what sort of band they want to be but I’m sure with time they will know who the want to be.

Tracklisting:

1. If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the Problem
2. To the Unfaithful
3. Self abuse is a one person Sport
4. Eternal walls of hatred Part I: Suckers
5. Eternal walls of hatred Part II: Blood into the Fire 
6. Donkey Punching
7. Don't make dirty Movies
8. [p1:2w-p&m]
9. Ryo Hazuki
10. Transgressional Conformity
11. Safety Blanket
12. Tranquillity Reigns

 

                  

 

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