Carpathian – “Isolation” – Deathwish, inc
I loved their first cd – a good (Indecision) Throwdown/Down My Throat authoritative sound, with spots of Madball and others of 100 Demons. These Aussies have stepped off that vibe and gone more 'contemporary'. What you’d expect from DW hardcore. Worshipping at the altar of the latest Blacklisted, also like Verse and MLIW. Strewn out. elongated generic Bane attempts. Medium Paced stomp, pizza making style to faster heavier parts. Dark. The sound is that ominous atmosphere - where the songs string together intense brutal riffs to slowed down, panting breaks; meant for you to absorb the sonic beating you just took. There are some moments of brilliant guitar work and "building" moments of songs, but they dissipate into the general anaesthetic of mediocrity too often. However, there are some nuanced tweaks that make this a better record, i think due to great production. It is a little repetitive - and those great riffs, just make me want more of that toughness and aggression. *I will say the lyrics are pretty fuckin great though. Straight and to the point. And as bitter as ESB. I wish these dudes continued on their original path, but if you like this style - this is a great example of it.
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