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Band
Soul Collector
Title
Soul Collector EP
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2010
Style
Thrash
7/26/2010 1:38:07 PM - Review by: Eric Compton
I've heard this sort of thing a few dozen times already this year. This is decent straight forward speed mosh, thrashy chops that recall Testament and the bay area scene of the 80s. The band labors over five well developed tunes that does absolutely nothing original but still maintains some replay value. The rampaging licks and grooves just stick it to you time and time again. Call it retro or call it new wave of thrash, regardless this is a decent Polish sample and should land the band a good solid full length. I would like to see the band introduce more melody on the follow-up, maybe more cuts like "Stonemen And Zennek".
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Soul Collector EP
2010
Independent
Eric Compton7/26/2010
3.5

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