Cynic - Focus
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Free Music Review: A Favorite Remastered
Hit: 5 Stars
This is one of those lesser known metal CD's that just blew me away in the 90's. Amazing compositions that combine many different styles, from metal to progressive, not to mention all the acoustic break downs. Many of the songs are epic, and everyone gets to display their talents; The drums and bass are especially of note! And while the 'synth-style' vocals at times can be repetitious, I really can't complain about this CD at all. The remaster has done this CD justice; It seems like a lot of care went into it, and the bonus tracks are a very welcome addition. If you have the original CD, I would recommend picking up the newer version to check out. I think you will find it rewarding. And if you haven't heard this CD, and you like heavy experimental metal, this should bring a smile to your face!!Free Music Review: dont even read this, just buy it now.
Hit: 5 Stars
by reading this review youre just prolonging the wait to hear your new favourite music. the sooner you own it the better.Free Music Review: My Blasphemous Review...
Hit: 3 Stars
I know I'm going to get rated down for this, but it is the truth.
This is a pretty okay album, it has many redeeming qualities about it. But it's not nearly as good as Cynic's old demos. The tracks in Cynic's 1990 and 1991 demos didn't make it into this album unfortunately so it's going to be hard to make my point unless you download them.
If you listen to the demo tracks, you will notice not only that the style is much different but much better. The lightning fast drumming and riffs that bless those tracks condemn this album. It even rivals Slayer's Raining Blood, Death's Symbolic and Possessed's Seven Churches in sheer musicianship.
Trust me, listen to those tracks and listen to these. There is no comparison.
Free Music Review: Incredible
Hit: 5 Stars
I have never heard the remixed CD, but I will sum up the music itself. It's unlike anything you have ever heard before. Some of it is aggressive, some of it is like if you "bath in pools of divine nectar". OK that was kinda dumb, but this CD is just ethereal. There are so many layers to this music, you will discover something new with every listen.
The robot vocals seem to either make or break it for people, but I feel the death metal voice is more out of place. There is just something about the pitch that I don't quite like. The robot voices actually seem to sound very atmospheric, I think.
The song writing is so incredible I just can't describe it. It doesn't sound like anything of this world.
Cynic is to me, by far the best metal band ever. Try it, you may discover something you had always hoped existed.
Free Music Review: The pinnacle of 20th century metal...
Hit: 5 Stars
Now, i'm generally not one to throw around a statement like "the greatest album i've ever heard", but I feel compelled to tell you that everything you've heard about this album is true. It is very technical and progressive, but not in a showboatey kind of way.It comes off with an ethereal beauty, and may take a few listens to fully understand and comprehend the music that you are hearing. The more you listen, the deeper you'll appreciate the the music and notice new things you've have not heard. At times, it is fast and heavy, at others it is mellow, while the entire time jaw dropping. I don't understand how these musicians came up with this music. At first listen you will not know what to think of the music, I know I didn't. You hear the mix of somewhat robotic vocals(Paul Masvidal) and death metal vocals(Tony Teegarden), but after a few listens, you'll realize the combination really does work.
Paul Masvidal and Jason Gobel's guitars intertwine seamlessly with each other, Sean Malone's fretless bass and Chapman stick work is by far some of the best i've ever heard, and last but not least, Sean Reinert gives a fantastic and diverse display of drumming that solidifies him as one of the best drummers I've ever heard. These guys created something completely original that will not and cannot be recreated. Amazing beyond expectation, a must listen for metalheads and fans of good music alike.