Crossbreed - Synthetic Division

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Free Music Review: A New And Unusual Band in the World of Rock
Hit: 5 Stars

Just one thing I should mention before I get to the individual songs: they always have GREAT intros, and the songs are fully structured (not opening with the chorus, then switching to verse, then going to chorus, etc.), and no two are really alike. They are also all over 3 minutes long-not a too-common occurrence in modern hard rock.

1-Severed-Not my favorite song, but still a very good opener. The intro is spooky and haunting, and the song really picks up towards the end. All in all, I rate it ****

2-Seasons-Awesome blend of techno and metal, switching from a deeply techno-like beginning to metal with traces of techno throughout...just...a beautiful song. One of my favorites. *****

3-Underlined-The first single, and one of their best. I haven't heard it too much, but I am already somewhat bored with it. Has good appeal to it; a good beginner's song. ****

4-Breath-Nearly pure techno (especially in the intro and chorus and bridge), this song is one to dance to while headbanging. One of my near-favorites. ****

5-Pure Energy-Meh, okay song, nothing toooo special about it, but it's not bad, either. **1/2

6-Release Me-Good drum beat during the intro. The techno sound flows neatly into metal and back throughout the song. One of my favorites. *****

7-Machines-Average song, possibly my least favorite song on the album. **1/2

8-Painted Red-A pretty good song. Average, though more so than "Pure Energy" or "Machine." ***

9-Stem-A fast-paced, mostly techno song. Definitely another favorite. *****

10-Concentrate-Above average song, very angry. Good foot-tapping song. ***1/2

11-Regretful Times-This one has to have the darkest lyrics on the album ("The damaged style and damaged skin/ Is peeling off and burning within/ The tearful eyes are drowning frowns..."), and the whole song just sort of sends chills down my spine. Pretty good! ****

12-Lost Soul-A great closing song. Goes from quieter vocals to screams (and therefore the music goes from quiet to loud). ***1/2

All in all, this is a great debut album by a great new band. Be sure to buy it SOON. You won't regret it.

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