SCARSICK

Very controversial what I can find out from the other reviews! First of all I must say that I'm not very familiar with the band and therefore this is the first complete release to estimate for me. Maybe POS are provocative, polarizing with this album and frustrating some of their fans. This is not really surprising what I've heard about them. Never mind - for me it sounds neither bad nor mediocre - it's very exciting and I'm surprised about so many disclaiming reviews.

Ostensibly they realize a mix of prog metal and heavy crossover with a little bit rapping. You cannot ignore - they use elements from bands like RACE AGAINST THE MACHINE, FAITH NO MORE or SOUNDGARDEN. Okay - not absolutely a new territory. You can believe me - that's not all. After several listenings the songs are opening more and more new aspects.

Title track Scarsick sounds not very unique during the first round - a typical RATM headbanger? But the song is also gripping with great vocals. Spitfall is metal rap with a melodic refrain (there's nothing like a broken childhood ...) - a very interesting combination. I like this. Then follows Cribcaged, a compelling ballad (supported by very young humans) which gets stronger 'til the end. With America POS is attacking the official US policy which has my fully agreement. Funny use of Banjo I must say.

Disco Queen is a killer song. ABBA gets along with FAITH NO MORE - a heavy contrast, absolutely crazy and very couragious. I felt like I was sucked down after listening to the song for the first time. But I had a next try and another and then by and by I was getting a clue how fascinating this song is.

Kingdom of Loss is great and I have terrible problems to describe why. Mainly psychedelic but also folk in a very melancholic mood - genial! Mrs. Modern Mother Mary - the shortest song - is initiated by a metall riff and sounds like Chris Cornell is serving the vocals. Enter Rain is a wonderful ballad to round off this release - agressive and also psychedelic with another chance for Daniel Glidenlöw to show his great musical abilities.

PAIN OF SALVATION has worked out a versatile ouput. Remarkable are Gildenlöw's vocals. And so my summary is: no song is lacking - this will be an excellent addition ...

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