Background/Info: Nechromancer is an American four-headed formation active since 2014. This is their second opus.
Content:
You instantly will
notice this band is clearly inspired by different influences. The music is
definitely electronic, but empowered by heavy guitar riffs, which are more into
metal music. Quite progressively the songs are getting more electro-like, often
driven by simple structures. It’s not exactly the most danceable stuff although
there are a few exceptions to the rule. The “Club Version” of “Vampire Queen”
has something dancefloor-like.
+ + + :
The album has been
divided in two parts; I definitely prefer the second part, which is more
electro-like, but especially more worked out. The already mentioned “Vampire
Queen – Club Version”, reveals some potential. Another song (cf. “Blood &
Teeth”) is more balanced in electronics and guitar.
– – – :
Some of the debut
songs are unaccomplished, seriously suffering from a lack of elaboration and a
poorly sound production. The sound feels compressed reaching a climax on
“Punish Me”.
Conclusion:
I can’t say to have
been convinced by “Monochrome Dystopia”; this band has to find a better harmony
between all their influences, but first of all has to improve the writing
process.
Best songs:
“Vampire Queen –
Club Version”, “Blood & Teeth”.
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