Arch Enemy
Burning Bridges
[Century Media]


Totally an impulse buy. I hate the vocals, sort of rough and snarly, sung in a normal voice. The lyrics suck as well. Man I don't need any deep thoughts on human issues and delving into the inner self, fuck I've got enough problems as it is already (Right Oskar!!! Women, life's boredom and my own mortality...sigh).

I actually like the music which is done in a Carcass-y way and that could be due to Michael Amott's tenure in the band. He is joined by his bro and the two write some decent songs. Their technical ability is seriously kickass. A deathlier vocalist would go a long way towards putting them over the top. This will appeal to a lot of you out there but I need a wee bit more brutality in my music.


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