Godsticks - Emergence
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| ...It would be fantastic and completely justified if Emergence were to see Godsticks make a breakthrough, maybe with a slightly different audience given the added heaviness of this release. The more metallic elements will no doubt put off some listeners but that is a shame as this is not a prog metal album. It uses some of the same mindset and dynamics but with a quite breathtaking melodic capability, the heaviness and power additional colours in the palette that Godsticks use to fine effect. Personally, while metal does not have the appeal for me that it once did I thoroughly enjoy the heavy moments and Godsticks have developed it into their sound with a skill that certainly benefits their writing. It isn't all ‘smack the listener over the head as hard as possible’, the melodic delivery remaining central to what Godsticks are out to achieve.
The music is not an immediately easy listen but once you acclimatise you’re in for one hell of a ride with stellar musicianship built into a captivating set of songs. Nothing short of brilliant. |
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