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METRIDIUM FIELDSGiant SquidExperimental/Post Metal3.59 | 35 ratings |
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Certainly not a masterpiece, but this album shows Giant Squid is certainly capable of making one in the
future. The name Giant Squid is perfect for this band. Their sound is a massive, heavy, brutal one that
maintains an air of mystery and darkness, juxtaposed with delicate sections that showcase the band's
more melodic side. The music tends to be slow, though it does speed up at times, which provides nice
contrast, unlike many bands who stay slow throughout the whole record or on the other hand, those that
never slow down. The slowness of the music tends to make the riffs sound that much more brutal, a good
thing considering that the bands lyrical topics for the most part deal with the deep sea, and much of the
vocal delivery is of a tormented, despondent nature. The band does show a sense of humour though, such
as the short track Eating Machine.
This album could deter those looking for traditional prog rock/metal, who seek complex times and loads of
solos. The progressiveness of this album lies in it's experimentation with sounds/textures and the
atmospheres it creates. It certainly is a unique sounding album, and they use quite a few instruments not
exactly common in the metal world. My favourite particular instance of this is probably the trumpet parts
in Versus the Siren. None of the playing is overly complex or virtuostic, but the players are competent
and certainly make things more interesting than most metal bands nowadays.
The vocal delivery is interesting as well. Giant Squid features two lead vocalists, a male and a female, but
they manage to avoid the generic pitfalls that most metal bands with that setup fall into. The male vocals
for the most part are of a more anguished/harsh nature whereas the female vocals tend to be soft and
delicate. However, there are moments where the male voice is soft and the female screams, so they do
change it up a bit.
Like I said, certainly not a masterpiece, but a promising beginning for one of the more unique bands I've
heard. I'm certainly looking forward to what the future holds for Giant Squid.
sean |
4/5 |
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