Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress
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Free Music Review: Solid Melodeath
Hit: 4 Stars
I hesitate to use the term "melodeath" to describe some bands like Dark Tranquility and the like, because the term has a negative connotation among some people. Yet, I can't think of a better term to describe this release from Scar Symmetry. It is melodic, and has death growls, but the lyrics aren't Satanic or brainless lyrics about death. Like many more recent bands of their ilk, Scar Symmetry uses the death growls in the verses and clean vocals in the chorus. Yet one of the things that seperates "Pitch Black Progress" from the rest of the melodeath bands out there is the death growls are powerful, no hardcore or metal-core screaming to be found here. Then the choruses, the use of clean vocals isn't awkward like most bands of the genre. This guy actually has talent. The choruses are powerful, like something you would find from a power metal band, yet less cheesy. The riffs are decent, the drumming is good. There's also some awesome guitar-work going on throughout the album, especially in the soloing department. It's nowhere near as good as Arch Enemy or early Soilwork, but is impressive nonetheless. "The Illusionist" is a strong opener, setting the pace for the rest of the album. "Calculate the Apocalypse" and "Oscillation Point" are the strongest tracks on here, powerful choruses and great soloing. They don't deviate much from their main formula, but there's no filler or weak tracks to be found, no failed experiments either. While there's no innovation in an already crowded genre, Scar Symmetry do what they do, and do it well. Definitely recommended.