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All That Remains
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The Fall Of Ideals
Prosthetic Records
Release: 07/11/2006
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Rated:
Review by:
J Sherrod
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I pride myself on being a hard rock/metal guru with a vast
database of most any band one would care to know about.
When I get a really killer metal CD to review by what I think
is a fresh upstart band only to find they've been around for a
while, I'm slightly dumbfounded. I guess one truly does
learn somethin' new everyday. In this case, my undivided
attention has been brought to All That Remains and their
latest effort The Fall Of Ideals.
This album comes on like a blasting cannon, so I advise the
listener to not be holding a cup of hot coffee just after
putting this in your player. The first thing apparent is the
staggering drum work of Shannon Lucas (who, as of this
review, has left the band and has been replaced by Jason
Costa of Diecast). "The Calling" is just the tip of the iceberg
on this disc and it's a damn fine way to get the ball rolling.
This song is punishing in every possible way.
"Not Alone" combines great vocal harmonies with angry
growling, more pummeling drums, precision guitar
harmonies and a phenomenal guitar solo. Each song keeps
getting better and better. If you don't believe me, third track
"It Dwells In Me" will close the door on any speculation of
doubt. As a drummer, I'm still in absolute awe of Mike Martin
and Oli Herbert's guitar work.
Track six, "The Weak WIlled," is heavier than
a elephant's ball sack on a 110 degree day on the
Savannah. I don't have any scientific proof of the heaviness
of that, but I'm sure you can look on the internet and find
some dumb Sumbitch that's researched it for one reason or
another - and will say that it's heavy. This song is by far the
most demonic on the album.
I didn't get liner notes with this CD so I could be incorrect in
stating that Phil Labonte provided all the vocals on this disc.
If it is the case that Labonte is the prime contributor, then I
have the utmost respect for this cat and give highest praise
for such dynamic work. This dude is just all over the map
with the vocals. If backing vocals were provided by other
members, then good job still, but you should include that in
your bio and get your due credit.
I'm so glad I finally found out about this band. The Fall
Of Ideals is a fine-tuned piece of work from a
well-oiled machine of a band. Great songs, recording,
production, vocals, etc. It's all here. I would highly
recommend All That Remains for fans of Lamb Of God and
Trivium. Hell, I dare say I like All That Remains a little
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