Genre/Influences: Industrial-rock, crossover Background/Info: After a promising self-titled and self-released album released in 2017, this…
Genre/Influences:
Industrial-rock,
crossover
Background/Info:
After
a promising self-titled and self-released album released in 2017, this American
formation went on with another self-released album with remixes. This year they
signed to CleopatraRecords to unleash their official debut album, which has
been produced by John Bechdel (keyboardist of Ministry, ex-Fear Factory,
ex-Killing Joke).
Content:
“Wrtchd
Thngs” is a diversified piece of music. It takes off with an intro followed by
an electro cut reminding me of the good-old days of Skinny Puppy. But the album
rapidly moves into the familiar industrial-rock style of the band. The songs
are driven by heavy guitar riffs and enraged vocals. Some cuts might appeal for
fans of KMFDM while other songs are more into an atmospheric approach.
+
+ + :
Chmcl Str8jckt has a typical industrial sound and it’s not surprising
the band claims to be inspired by some Wax Trax band. They have a similar
approach although I have to say the album is pretty diversified. I like the
electro-driven “Ode To Peckinpah (Bloody Sam)”, and also the KMFDM-reminding
“Bomb Cyclone” for its right balance between guitar and electronics. Another
fascinating cut is “Black Vulture”, which moves crescendo till a furious final
part. Chmcl Str8jckt has improved most aspects of the production, which result
in a meaningful work.
–
– – :
Even if “Ode To Peckinpah (Bloody Sam)” is definitely my favorite song
(I’m mainly an electro-lover!) it’s not entirely representative for the
approach of the band. The album is however a solid and accomplished piece of
music, but without an absolute hit!
Conclusion:
Chmcl
Str8jckt is what I would call ‘controlled power’; it sounds heavy and powerful,
but never becomes industrial mayhem.
Best
songs: “Ode To Peckinpah (Bloody Sam)”, “Baphomet”, “Fantasy”, “Black Vulture”.
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