Released
1997
Label
Slipdisc
Reviewed by
Kim Alexander
Visit
Slipdisc Records
Last Edit/Update
13 March, 1999
Voivod
Phobos
Track Listing
1. Catalepsy
2. Rise
3. Mercury
4. Phobos
5. Bacteria
6. Temps Mort
7. The Tower
8. Quantum
9. Neutrino
10. Forlorn
11. Catalepsy II
12. M-Body
13. 21st Century Schizoid Man
Voivod
is for the most part on this CD dark hard core metal-edge thrash..screaming treated
vocals, grinding guitars, clearn percussion with tidbits of experimental synth inbetween
evil voice and rock beats which seems to sum up Phobos. I'm not even sure
what bands run in this vein, as I am not an avid listener to this type of music, but
people who know this band think they are very good for what they do. The sound seems
to be pretty well managed, opening up usually each track with electro-synth programming
and then falling into a metal-edge sound with dark evil harsh vocals and quite a bit of
screaming accompanied with blaring guitars and speed percussion.
If Voivod dropped the guitars down by 90%, the Black
Sabboth or (Great White) evil thrash vocals and eerie drops in
timbre, they could probably produce some pretty kick ass experimental electro as they
obviously have the know how and talent to do so. But then they wouldn't be Voivod
!
This is a great CD for those of you who enjoy the angsty metal edge
hard core electro/guitar thing with a gentle touch of synth. GET IT! And Head Bang
until the wee hours of the morning with friends!
\../
