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DOWNSHALLOW
"The New Fashion"
(Self-released; 2010)
Reviewed by Mike SOS
Downshallow returns to a heavier mindset after dabbling in acoustic alchemy on their previous effort with their latest 12-track album entitled "The New Fashion."
This New Jersey quartet projects an enormous sound that references everything from the left-of-center metallic vibes of Chevelle and Deftones to the soaring melodies of Our Lady Peace and Finger Eleven while maintaining a distinct identity whose sonic brew brims over with cascading hooks, unexpected rhythmic movements, and a massive vocal presence leading the alternative metal leanings on cuts like the sinewy “Crash,” the psychedelic blues shuffle of “Ashes” and the bass-driven groove of “All For Nothing.”
Balancing modern rock nuances out with a clever array of teeth gnashing riffs (“Without a Reason,” “Subway Vampire”), Downshallow’s artsy brand of hard rock allows for both functionality and fashionability via a series of brooding emotions guiding the listener through this veteran act’s moody musings and angsty hybrid of hard rock, metal , and alternative.
For more information, check out http://www.downshallow.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2010 by R.
Scott Bolton. All rights reserved.
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14 Oct 2024 12:41:52 -0400 .
