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GUILT MACHINE
"On This Perfect Day" (Mascot;
2009)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
Guilt Machine are progressive metal. This disc was
self-produced by Arjen Anthony Lucassen. He is is a one man music machine. I'd
list his talents but that would be the whole review. "On This Perfect Day" was a
one-off side project for Arjen. He had been in other bands and tried his hand at
some solo work. This disc is unique in that it features intros by fans, spoken
word intros, in all languages. The disc's tone deals with regret and the darkest
forms of a secret.
"On This Perfect Day" clocks in at 57:37 and there are only six songs so there
are a few ten minutes tracks to carry it along. The music is progressive when it
gets going and it's well written, expertly performed and executed with plenty of
metal and acoustic guitar. The whole disc has a cool vibe to it and the added
fan intros gives it a personal touch.
Guilt Machine: Jasper Steverlinck - lead vocals; Arjen Anthony Lucassen - rhythm
and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, mandolin, backing vocals (pretty much
everything); Lori Linstruth - lead guitar; Chris Maitland - drums; Ben Mathot -
violin; David Faber - cello.
For more information, check out http://www.arjenlucassen.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 © 2013 by R.
Scott Bolton. All rights reserved.
Revised:
18 Nov 2024 12:23:59 -0500
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