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From: Ohio
Sounds like: Metal
The opener and intro track "Arriving With False Optimism" features atmospheric tones to set a more ambient and moody opening to the album. "Alternate Route" jumps out the gate with a flurry of riffs and aggression. The track is like a seven and a half minute hurricane that refuses to give up any of its heaviness. The pure Metal just overflows with its tenacious delivery. "Darkness In Denial" has a bounce in its step. The track features a more Symphonic Metal sound at its core and delivers in its melody and crunch. "The Fatalist" features a more early All That Remains feel as the riffs set the stage for melody and breakdowns galore. "Iscariot" is the longest track on the album, clocking in at ten minutes. The pacing takes its time with a more Sludge Metal style until around the two and a half minute mark when a Killswitch Engage like circle pit indicing breakdown comes out to play. Even though the length is on the longer side, there's a lot to like and really showcases the deep depth that they have to offer. "The Odalisque" is a track that has a lot going on for its own good. The track would benefit from being shorter than it is as it feels disjointed at times with its pacing and overall tones. "Christc*nt" features tremendous guitar work and passion that pours out with every note. The overall length comes into play again as there's a few parts (the solos and ending for examples) that overstay their welcome. The closer "Lost and Coming Down" is an epic closer. The track is on the shorter side but packs more of a punch than the longer previous tracks. The emotion and passion goes all out as Joe Nurre goes a guest spot. The track has a more early 00's Melodic Hardcore feel ala Skycamefalling or This Day Forward.
Verdict:
Zion Code's newest album should be a candidate for Metal album of the year with ease.
