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There are just too many bands out there trying to make a way for themselves by placing their sound somewhere between two genres or mixing a couple of ideas from different areas of music in order to create something „totally new”. This isn’t necessarily a bad deal, but you have to be very inovative to actually get away with it. So is Organized Hostility getting away with the death influenced nu-metal just like bands the sort of Slikpnot or Soulfly or whoever? That’s a question that will probably be answered in time, therefore I will not attempt to clear it in this review. I’ll just stick to exposing my personal opinions on the matter and leave the rest of the analysing to those who are interested in answering it.
There are three songs on the demo, all three planned to be included on the upcoming „Happy People Don’t Exist” album. If I should highlight a track then it would definitely have to be the „Happy People Don’t Exist”, which is very catchy because of its powerful boost, but the following „Contraband” and „Idolkill” are also very interesting, so I couldn’t say that there is a worst song. I’m not going to praise the band too much, because the songs lack spirit and have a tendency to turn off all those who aren’t into nu-metal or at least don’t have a wide acceptance for music.
The vocals are quite impressive and the drums are also very well thought out, but they lack power because of the poor mix (this is an area that will need a lot of improoving if they’re going to stay on the road of metalcore from here on – commercial rock needs to have no mistakes studio-wise). Bass and guitar are not brilliant but they do complete the rhythm section, and make it all work just fine in the end. My personal taste would require a bit more work on these instruments, and I consider that the drums would also need a little more polishing in order to fit in perfectly – too much kicking around without a specific goal is bound to throw listeners off.
So does Organized Hostility have what it takes to stand up and fight against the Big Bad Music Industry? The idea is that you can huff and puff all you want, but you’re not going to come out as a winner until you sound just right, compose and record everything in a manner that impresses from the first listen AND your technical work fits RIGHT IN, so doing more than you are capable of is a sign of amateurism. I’m not saying that this band is not in the professional league yet, but they do have certain qualities that holds a piece of them back, and doesn’t allow them to be „certified”, 100% professionals.
In conclusion, Organized Hostility does have a power and sound that has star flavour, but there’s still some experience (or a good producer) to be gained just before they’d sound brilliant.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Happy People Don’t Exist |
| 2. Contraband |
| 3. Idolkill |
: 10.37
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