Musically these Italians have definitely been influenced by the modern American rock / nu-metal scene and there is no doubt that Earache are trying to ride on the wave of success following the big break-through of Evanescence just as Nightwish, Within Temptation and Lacuna Coil have the American orchestra to thank for their huge success lately. There are also plenty of vocal and sound effects on the album but it doesn't lack heavy chugging guitar riffs nor calmer and more emotional moments either. Addiction Crew tries hard to carve their own niche within an overpopulated and hyped up scene and they have come far. "Break In Life" is an accessible album that should easily find find itself played on both TV and radio, at least in their home country of Italy. Unfortunately the album still does very little for me. It is ok but it never engages or surprises and sort of just flows by as if being made up of one single, 40 minutes long song.

written by Vincent Eldefors

Playing time: 40.07