Unearth - The March
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Free Music Notes for The March
Free Music Review: A little bit of shred goes a long way
Hit: 4 Stars
I remember watching Unearth play in New Haven, CT last October. Before going onstage, Buz warmed up to Yngwie Malmsteen's "Far Beyond the Sun". I wouldn't ever expect an Unearth CD to be an over-the-top shred fest, but one has to wonder why he was holding back on CD's when he can shred like this. Prior to the release of "The March", solos were scarce. The only ones I can recall were the solos on "Zombie Autopilot" and "So It Goes". (Off of "The Oncoming Storm", and "III:In the Eyes of Fire", respectively) Those two are great solos. The good news is that there are a substantial amount of solos on "The March".
As far as the sound goes, the other reviewers are correct; Unearth sounds like Unearth at this point. What they have done, however, is tweak their sound. As I mentioned before, this album is more lead guitar oriented than their previous three. The solos on "The Chosen", "We Are Not Anonymous", and "My Will Be Done" are nothing short of amazing. The standout song would have to be "The Chosen", due to its anthemic nature. It is different from anything Unearth have done before. "The March" sounds fresh, but it is still definitely Unearth. It is highly melodic, there are still some breakdowns, and Trevor Phipps still has that throaty yell.
Ultimately, this sounds like Unearth with a few twists here and there. It makes it interesting enough to warrant repeat listens. Unearth are one of my favorite metalcore bands. They are metalcore done right. Check this CD out.
Free Music Review: More Core Less Metal
Hit: 4 Stars
First off let me say that In The Eyes Of Fire is to date, Unearth's finest hour. That album kicked you in the teeth from start to finish and every song had an amazing hook at some point in it. It was a little more metal than The Oncoming Storm and the guitars cut through me like a buzzsaw. I don't really like reviewing albums until I have fully digested them and although The March hasn't left my CD player since last Tuesday, I still don't think I have let the songs grow on me enough. This album is definitely more hardcore. The riffs and breakdowns all have that east coast hardcore feel. So far the songs that have really jumped out at me are Grave of Opportunity and both parts of the untitled track. Maybe I will come back and write another review after letting the album sink in but for right now I will say that it rocks but isn't quite as good as In The Eyes Of Fire, but I don't know if Unearth will ever be able to top that masterpiece.Free Music Review: T.O.S. part 2
Hit: 4 Stars
I'll keep this short. Been a fan for a long time. Derek and Mike have strikingly similar styles. I think Mike adds a better element of intensity but overall it's a good follow up to The Oncoming Storm. Not sure where III fits in. Also, I think Buzz should do all of the soloing. Ken's a sweet rhythm player but his leads are kinda weak and dated.
How's that for a crappy review?
Free Music Review: Pounds my headphones, yet I'm unmoved
Hit: 3 Stars
The March has fewer interesting songs than Oncoming Storm (best place to start) or Eyes of Fire. But if 'heavy' is your mode, not melody or thrash or mood, I'm hard pressed to think of albums much purely-heavier than this.
My Will Be Done starts with an amazing power riff, but that riff isn't used again until the end of the song -- and there really aren't any equivalent moments in the rest of the album. We Are Not Anonymous is worth checking out. The Chosen is a bit more punk and anthemic, but doesn't stick.
Overall, March still feels like a devolution from earlier and higher moments in Unearth's career. They've fallen into the same trap a lot of bands have this year, trying to make the most 'heavy as sh**/f**k' album they can, forgetting the elements that really made them unique.
Free Music Review: Weak but solid
Hit: 3 Stars
I thought i could rely on Unearth to provide intense pounding metal but, I didnt hear that in this album. The March is more melodic and slower then their previous stuff.
I didnt feel like slamming my fist through a wall when hearing this therefore its below par but, it has its momements.