SCARSICK

I was waiting for the next perfect element or another remedy lane. Everything was fine until i first listened to the samples. Suddenly the new album surprised me, there were even some kind of rap-song there, and believe me, i don't like rap.

But enough of this sample crap and on to the album. I was getting ready for my first listen and as usual when it comes to progressive metal i wait until I've got the time to listen through the album in one straight run. My buddy warned me that this album is not what you think, but i was ready so Scarsick started to play on the speakers. What? ... what is this? Daniel sound like some swenglish (sweden-english) rapper with pronunciation problems. Still the song had some nice choir and it was an ok song.

Next up, Spitfall, the song i had really low expectations in. But still i kinda liked it, the lyrics are really fun and a great kick in the ass to all rappers, still it's a rap song, kinda funny. Once again some nice choirs. Well this one was better than i expected. Cribcaged, and well it's slow and nice, i kinda feel the "soul" in this song. Once again the lyrics really gets it to me and i dig it. Get some Tool influences with their Ænema song with all the "fuck this", "fuck that", but i like it.

Alright next up is my pre-favorite song, America. I knew this song before it started, or did i? Some nice references to the "we are the kids in america" song but in a funny way. Some of you guys think this song has stupid lyrics, but it kinda fits very well with the song, there's enough deep-shit-lyrics-songs so this one is a nice addition. Some very nice Jesus Christ Superstar singing in the end, Daniels influences really show off here. This song i really nice and doesn't get many listens to like.

Now the one i was most excited about, Disco Queen. What is this? What's with name etc. But, god, this song really is something! I doesn't feel 2000 at all, this one really gets the 80/70-disco feeling. This song has been playing a lot lately! The feeling is strange and the lyrics dark, interesting and funny. I love this song! Kingdom of Loss has a really cool name so this one should be good? Well this one needed a couple of listens. Once again i really like the lyrics. The talk part is not really funny, but still i like the lyrics here so it's not a problem. The melody is nice and when the talk part ends the song really grows. I like this one, not as an favorite but the feeling is nice and unique in a very nice way.

Mrs. Modern Mother Mary is for me the only weak track on the album. I don't like the sound at all, it's special and the lyrics is good, but "nah" i can't listen to it. This one is just not for me. But still it's a short track with some nice singing at some parts, but damn i really would like some nice daniel screams now! Next up, Idiocracy. Very low expectations after the sample. But .... the drums in the beginning, that strange dark feeling, the melody is nice. I know some of you don't like the "talk-like" singing parts, and their not my favorite either. But still that dark strange feeling surrounds the song and i must listen more. Then suddenly the song takes a 180 and when the "close you eyes" part hits in i just sit there paralyzed. I love this part, just LOVE it, and the second time its just HUGE. Maybe it's the strange sound with the balalaika sounding guitar in the background and Daniels strange singing that all together adds up in a nice way, i don't know. This song adds up as the best on the album for me, not perfect but damn close.

The next song has a strange sounding name, Flame to The Moth, so this can be good. And damn right. Daniel makes some really cool screaming here and it all adds up in one cool sounding song. Haven't got mush to say about this one so i step into what is the closing song of the album. Enter rain, a 10 minutes epic about .... rain. Well the lyrics once again makes me think about Tool. The song is a slow closer, not filled with variety, instead it follows a trail and grows slowly. Once again the feeling of the song makes me wanna hear more.

So after a couple of listens i think i have come up with a conclusion. First of all, this album is not like anything else released by PoS. It's progressive, it's unique and sharp as a diamond. Fans will hate and love this one, it's not for everyone. But take this album for what it is. Daniel doesn't sing in the same way as before and it's more melodic than before. But damn, this album couldn't be better. Instead of repeating them self they make something unique, again, and with a extra touch. This one will require a couple of listens and some will forever hate it.

This is a diamond shaped in fire and will be the perfect addition in the discography. Nice work guys :D .