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Above This Fire Album Review
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Tracklist
Reaction
The Deceiver Within
What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse
Miles Apart
In Perspective
Designing a Requiem
When Screams Go Silent
City of Locust
My Kiss of Death
Burn the Daylights Out
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Above This Fire bring it with a passion here on 'In Perspective', a thundering hardcore jaunt that is oozing with life on razing cuts like 'The Deceiver Within' and 'What A Horrible Night To Have A Curse'. Make no mistake, these guys stand right up to the HxC sounds of Terror while at times, vocalist Andy Hoffman can lash out with an aggression that is almost matchless in the field of 'core. You will find plenty of gang vocals and punchy rhythms and riffs that will double you over with decisive force.
The guitar duo of Rick Sans and LT Magnotto dig into thick, chugging riffs, huge chords and mosh inducing right hand string slamming that will leave you thoroughly spent as they drive through musically violent, forceful numbers such as 'Designing A Requiem', a song that bristles with intensity and a sure fire attack that is nothing short of relentless skanking sonic vacation from the sometimes stagnant 'core scene. On 'When Screams Go Silent' the band really gets into the performance, tearing it up with a tune that will go over great live.
ATF is a focused act that imparts more than it's share of anger and negative emotions, then turns these energies into a positive force that has the presence of an oncoming bulldozer. Standout tracks include the lead off 'Reaction', 'Miles Apart' and the massive closer 'Burn The Daylights Out'. The record gives the impression that this band can destroy live and makes for a solid, impressive effort from a band that is quickly gaining momentum in the underground. Don't merely buy the record, make an effort to get out and see these guys live as well, their driving riffs and passionate lyrics would make for fantastic entertainment at the concert venue!
Review by: Erin Fox
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