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Sometimes you run into a recording that could have sounded so
much better than it does thanks to the lack of a good production. The producer
behind this album by the British band Pain Control is a rather experienced one
named Dave Chang but this time he has failed slightly in giving the album the
clean, sharp edge it deserves. Despite this the music is very enjoyable in
itself with nice thrashy riffs and raw vocals coupled with cleaner ones. Most
albums you listen to these days are not very varied but this is not the case
with this one. We get everything from the pure thrash metal of "Pure
Aggression" to the nice slightly epic track "5:12 am" and the gothic
atmosphere of "The Cursed One". Throughout every song we can enjoy the raw
vocals of the band's founder Adrian Carloss but also a few female words. I
wouldn't call the music nor the vocals beautiful but Pain Control have
managed to create an album that doesn't sound like any other which isn't
that easy today. It has power, atmosphere and, above all, the lack of
unnecessary guitar solos or excessive use of keyboards. Speaking of keyboards,
the former Cradle Of Filth and current Anathema member Les Smith lended his
skills for this album by adding some effects and keyboards. This is an
interesting band that could go far if they just see to it that they are given
a cleaner and more suitable production next time. Stand-out tracks: "Pure
Aggression", "5:12 am", "Subvert" (wonderful
song!).
| Tracklist |
1. …Of Purity 2. Pure |
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Aggression 3. Master Of The Sands 4. Liar!! 5. Where |
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My World Falls 6. 5:12 am 7. Truth 8. The Cursed One |
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9. Child Love 10. Subvert |
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