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Band
The Convalescence
Title
This Is Hell
Type
LP/EP
Company
Unique Leader
YOR
2017
Style
Heavy/Extreme
9/1/2017 - Review by: Greg Watson
Sneaks up on you with its intricacies and nuances
I was quite impressed with 'This Is Hell' and what it brings to the table. Of course you are beaten down and ground to dust by the ferocity of the riffs and breakdowns with unbridled rage. The thing that caught my attention was the subtle use of the keyboards and slight symphonic elements combined with siren-like female vocals. The first time the female vocals and subtle keyboards kicked in, I literally stopped what I was doing because it caught my attention so much. With these little nuances and the intricate musical layers, 'This Is Hell' is an album that aims to eradicate and elucidate.
Recommended for fans of: Deathcore, Symphonic Death Metal
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
4
MUSIC
4
VOCALS
4
PRODUCTION
4
ARTWORK
3
LYRICS
3.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    4 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: THE CONVALESCENCE
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
This Is Hell
2017
Unique Leader
Greg Watson9/1/2017
4

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