The Browning – The Browning
Ah, metal music and its many, many faces. Combining styles is basically normalcy in today’s music and can sometimes come at the band’s expense. Mixing hardcore, emo, thrash, death and grind (just to name a few) together can create some interesting styles and sounds, but it doesn’t always translate well. Hell, I have even seen seafood (yep that’s right, “creatures of the deep”) thrown into the mix with Attack Attack and their interesting subgenre known as “crabcore.” And now The Browning are here to throw their proverbial hat into the mix to see if they can separate themselves from the pack. Former As Blood Runs Black vocalist Jonny McBee not only fronts the band, but also finds himself behind the board producing the band’s self-titled debut album. Having been a full band no more than three months, will these Texans be able to hang with the big boys or find themselves standing on the edge of oblivion?
The album gets things going with “Standing On The Edge” and “Dazed”. The opening electronics of “Standing On The Edge” sound like they could have come straight from any Ibiza nightclub or underground rave scene. Let me tell you, these beats hit harder than a sleep over at Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva’s house. Battering guitars fill your braincase, while ravaging drums, mind warping electronics and raging vocals pound you into nothingness. Imagine the annihilation that would take place if The Acacia Strain met Paul Oakenfold in a dark alley, and the result would be “Standing On The Edge”. “Dazed” incorporates blasting beats, surging guitars and McBee’s hell-fueled guttural attack with beautiful Cradle Of Filth-style keyboard backdrops. It’s an incredible majestic sound that will shake you to your inner core.
One thing I would like to point out is just how fantastic this record sounds. To self-produce a record on little-to-no budget is one thing; but to also make it sound as good as this one is another thing entirely. The guitar tone is thick and meaty, the drums are rock solid (with the occasional 808 for that extra punch), and the vocals are tight and fit squarely into the mix, never sounding too out front or buried. Usually when bands use 808 accents on albums, the kit becomes less about the drums and more about the accents. However, that’s not the case here. McBee found the perfect combination of kit and accents to create an absolutely devastating sound. If I have one gripe, it would be that the bass needs be brought up a notch or two. It seems a tad bit underwhelming, but never takes away from the band’s crushing sensibilities.
The decimation continues with songs like “Judgment”, “A Better Way” and “Suit and Tie.” Once again, “Judgment” features beautifully crafted keyboard work that is intertwined with plundering double bass and totally assaulting vocal work. The scalding verses are always on the attack quickly turning into dismantling slow grooves that mash you into pieces. Angelic keys run behind the brutality making this song cataclysmically epic. “A Better Way” sees The Browning take a step out of their comfort zone to try their hand at a catchy chorus. Now mind you, this is extremely subtle but it works and shows just how eclectic these guys are. “Suit and Tie” is a behemoth track that combines the slower grooves of The Acacia Strain with atmospheric keys and Molotov Solution-style breakdowns. You better stretch out your neck before listening to this track because you’ll need to be prepared for some serious headbanging.
Even with only a short time under their belt, The Browning have managed to write and record one of this year’s best albums to date. This isn’t just any other record- it’s an experience of gigantic proportions. Simply put, the soundtrack to the apocalypse has arrived.
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July 17th, 2010 at 5:37 pm
This band is another of those fairly hidden gems we've uncovered, though we can't take all the credit. An awesome visitor suggested we check out the band. Whoever that visitor was, thank you! This is certainly an awesome album and quite honestly, unlike anything I've heard.
The review is great as well!
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Austin replied:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I was the visitor
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Jen replied:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Thanks a ton, Austin! Shoot an email over to lee@thenewreview.net with your mailing address and we'll send you some free stuff. We appreciate you letting us know about these guys!
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AustinW replied:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Wow. That is legit. Thanks.
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Luke Amos replied:
July 17th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Hey I want some free stuff!
We should have tshirts.
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
July 18th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Dude I was definitely thinking the same thing. That would be sick.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Hopefully we can do that soon. We've been working on it.
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July 17th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Holy shit this sounds bad ass. I will be picking this one of for sure. I love the reference to Mel Gibson too Lee, you always have some funny ass lines in your reviews.
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July 17th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Gotta love these little bands that make amazing music. Thanks for sharing them with us Lee!
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Lee replied:
July 17th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Absolutely actrambley21! Stay tuned because these guys will be hitting All Access very soon!
Thanks for the kind words too. That's what it's about, bringing these unknowns out for the masses.
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July 17th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
You are right Lee I am digging this…at least from the samples I heard. You will have to shoot me over a copy to listen to!
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July 17th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
WOW! This just blew my mind! This is so groundbreaking! One of my new favorite bands!
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July 17th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
These guys are amazing.
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July 17th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Wow, these guys are freaking good. I am totally addicted to their sound. Can you say underrated?!
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Luke Amos replied:
July 18th, 2010 at 3:57 am
Guess how many times I listened to these guys today instead of finishing my review at a decent time lol
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AustinW replied:
July 18th, 2010 at 11:24 am
If its in any way similar to me, id say hundreds of times.
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Luke Amos replied:
July 18th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
It was upwards of a dozen lol
So I didn't finish my review till two in the morning lol
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July 18th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I want this.
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July 18th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
The music is beautiful, no doubt, but I'm not loving the vocals. Is that just me?
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wbmb replied:
July 18th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Thats just you
I think the vocals are amazingly BRUTAL! Plus! The lyrics are really really good 
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Brad replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Yea, vocals aren't the best.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 9:24 am
I guess it's not JUST you, but you're definitely in the minority. That's okay though – to each their own. Maybe if you heard the full album, you'd feel differently. Just a hunch though.
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Gabriel Pio replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Hmm, I suppose I COULD try listening to the album, and see if I get a different impression. I did love the overall sound of the band, I love it when they miz synth/electronica with hardcore/death metal.
When Lee said the vocalist was formerly of As Blood Runs Black, I thought he meant Chris Blair. Now that would've been sick.
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AustinW replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Haha Jonny never recorded anything with ABRB. He submitted an audition and they picked him. Then he went on the Euro tour with them. Then he realized it wasnt gonna work. So he left. Somethin like that.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Gabriel,
Well, if you do check it out be sure to let us know what you think!
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July 19th, 2010 at 12:52 am
holy $%^U&%$
i haven't heard anything like this…
BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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July 19th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Judging from the samples this just sounds ok. Nothing really new. Just sounds like a band trying to be 'different' and throwing in electronics/ synth. I will have to listen to the whole album before I speak too much though.
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Brad replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Also, horrible, boring band name.
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abearwrestledmeonce replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 2:46 am
you're right, maybe they should of chose a band name like Bless The Fallen Masses Before The Flames or maybe Beneath The Blackened Dead Before Us or maybe…The Browning sounds like a good choice to me…its easy to remember and doesnt sound like a million other names i've heard
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
In the words of the mighty Keith Anderson, "The Days Of Our Lives When We Worship Satan Or A Lesser But Still Powerful Demon" should obviously be this band's name instead.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Or maybe they just could have thrown "Corpse", "Cadaver", "Dead" or "Grave" at the end. Better yet, why not all of those? Yeah, The Browning Corpse Cadaver Dead Grave would have been much better.
Circle of Dead Children is a lame band name, and so is We Butter the Bread with Butter. I could go on for days.
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July 19th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
This is the most unprofessional review site I have ever been on. I comment like a decent human being expressing my views, without any vulgar language, and I get bashed for it? All I said is the band name was boring.
"Or maybe they just could have thrown "Corpse", "Cadaver", "Dead" or "Grave" at the end. Better yet, why not all of those? Yeah, The Browning Corpse Cadaver Dead Grave would have been much better."
Excuse me? Was that really necessary coming from a reviewer on this site? First of all, that wasn't funny, and this is coming from a pretty funny guy. I'll excuse this response because you are a girl and most likely don't know much about anything, especially music.
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
The fact that you just said "I’ll excuse this response because you are a girl and most likely don’t know much about anything, especially music" just ENTIRELY negated your whole argument. She wasn't bashing you, she was bashing the stereotypical Death Metal/Gory band names. Show some respect.
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
The fact that you just said "I’ll excuse this response because you are a girl and most likely don’t know much about anything, especially music" just ENTIRELY negated your whole argument. She wasn't bashing you, she was bashing the stereotypical Death Metal/Gory band names. Show some respect.
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Brad replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
lol, I know. I just thought I'd throw that in there because I realized how retarded this site was. Plus she looks like an uber bitch. I am not an idiot, Anthony. I know I said something degrading to women, therefore excusing my comment about inappropriate responses. The way I see it, the stupid bitch started it, so I am carrying it on. Plus Anthony, you have the worst reviews I have seen in a while. And I'm not the only one who thinks so. "OOOH A SEMI DECENT ALBUM Ratnig: 5! 5! 5!5!"
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Lee replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Brad, just breath bro.
Its all good that you don't like the band and or the site. If its not your thing, then that is perfectly cool man. Like Ive said a million times before, If everyone like the same things, what a boring world it would be. Take a minute, look around and maybe you will find something that you do agree on. If you don't then that is cool too.
Take care and thanks for commenting.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Slow down a little. Don't get your Spiderman pajamas in a bunch. It was a joke. We're a pretty fun bunch of people who joke around. Sorry you're too serious and deep to get that. I'm not an uber bitch either. You seem to be a typical close minded person to make such a comment about someone whom you do not know. How does someone even "look like an uber bitch" anyway?
"I’ll excuse this response because you are a girl and most likely don’t know much about anything, especially music."
I get it now. That's really all you had to say. Scorned by a woman.
And as far as a reviewer commenting on the site, get over it. We've said it before and will say it again – that's what we do here. Don't like it? You know how to remedy that.
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July 19th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Do you guys get paid to do review these albums? I hope not.
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Lee replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Brad/Jordan? HA Ha! C'mon man seriously, if you don't like the site why take the time to make up fake accounts to complain? lol…
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Brad replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
No man, it was a mistake. I have Google Chrome and it saves names for empty fields and my friends name came up. I saw that and wanted to delete it, but I couldn't.
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July 19th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
@ Lee
Now that is a comment I respect! Thank you for not running your mouth like some of these other reviewers. I was just wondering (and this is not a sarcastic comment), how do you choose people to review on this site, Lee? Do you personally know them or what? Thanks!
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Lee replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I've chosen people that have a passion for music. I have picked a WIDE variety of people (from professional writers in the industry, current musicians to young up and coming writers) who I believe have open minds and are willing to put personal bias and BS aside to give fair and accurate reviews. You have to remember man, you do not have to agree with everything you see. A review is just that, a persons personal opinion…so take it as that. Hopefully you can peek around and find something that you can agree on.
). I know a lot of sites out there that couldn't care less what you think….regardless of which side your on….WE DO!
P.S. Honestly, ALL of us here at the site are fans of heavy music first, people of industry second. So when we respond, we do so with great passion and respect for what we believe in. At least we take the time to respond (yes even to haters
Thanks man and take care,
If you have anymore questions feel free to hit me up…
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Brad replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Hey man, I respect you too much now to fill your comment wall up with my stupid insults. Sorry! I do enjoy this site, but I guess I don't agree with some of these ratings/ reviews. I guess I will have to express my opinion with out overreactions next time.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Some of our writers don't even agree with each other a lot of the time, so it's okay.
And for the record, I'm nicer than Lee. I should know – he is my husband. haha
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Luke Amos replied:
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Yeah, but Lee has a much sexier voice. Duh.
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Jen replied:
July 22nd, 2010 at 8:19 pm
You haven't heard mine. But yeah, his is still better. lol
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July 19th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Wow, now I really feel like a dick! Sorry Jen, my sincerest apologies.
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Jen replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
No biggie, Brad. You feel like a dick. I look like an uber bitch. It's all good. Thanks for hanging around. Check out some other reviews…maybe even some of mine.
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Anthony Gannaio replied:
July 19th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
And Brad, no hard feelings bro. I merely wanted to stick up for my friend, that's all. I never want to fight with anyone. And I respect your opinion of my reviews, as I do the same for every other reader, even if we don't see eye to eye. One will never write reviews without people disagreeing, it's the nature of opinion. If it wasn't, then it wouldn't be opinion! Haha!
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July 19th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Well, if nothing else, that was an entertaining argument to read.
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July 19th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
And as the drama on The New Review comes to a close, everybody leaves happy with no feelings hurt. Anthony continues reviewing, Lee continues doing what he does, and Jen continues not knowing anything because she is a woman. (That was a joke.) The albums keep coming in, the reviews keep coming out, and the readers leave happy. (fade to black)
OR DO THEY?
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July 20th, 2010 at 3:29 am
Wondering about our name?
Some are confused by our band name. Others are downright opposed to it. There are those that love the name and those that hate it. We feel that our name stands out and and can be remembered whether they like the name or not.
Whichever side of the fence you're on, the name "The Browning" seems to have people wondering, "What does it mean?!" Well, there is no easy answer. But first, what is a band name? It's just a name right? A word to label something with? Of course we could have chosen an incredibly generic name like As The Black Flame Burns Beneath Us or Fear Before The Falling Autumn or Ashes Of The Ones Who Shall Die…I think you get the point. The truth is a band's name is open to interpretation. It may mean something different to each person who sees or hears it.
If you're having trouble coming up with your own idea of what The Browning means to you, here are some different ways could interpret the name:
1. John Browning was a prolific weapons designer who designed The Browning machine gun. He designed some of the biggest and baddest guns the world has ever seen.
2. Browning is the process of becoming brown, especially referring to food. Browning foods may be desirable, as in caramelization, or undesirable, as in an apple turning brown after being cut.
3. Refering to number 2, you could look at society as a piece of fruit…and that fruit is browning. The Browning of Society.
4. Places: Browning, Illinois, Browning, Montana, Browning, Wisconsin, Browning, Missouri, Browning Hill, in Brown County, Indiana; sometimes called Browning Mountain, Browning, Saskatchewan, Canada
5. People: Alan Browning, English actor
Christopher Browning, American historian focusing on the Holocaust
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, English poet
Emily Browning, Australian actor
Frederick Browning, English World War II lieutenant general
George L. Browning (1867–1947), American justice
George Browning (bishop) (1942–), Anglican Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn
Greg Browning, Australian field hockey player
John Browning, American firearms inventor
Jonathan Browning, the American pioneer and firearms inventor
Kurt Browning, Canadian skater
Kurt S. Browning, Florida politician
Martin Browning, Professor of economics
Maurice Browning, English actor
Miles Browning, American World War II rear admiral
Robert Browning, English poet
Tod Browning, horror movie pioneer
Val A. Browning, American firearms inventor and industrialist
Browning Mummery (tenor) (1888–1974), Australian opera singer
Browning Ross, Olympian and father of long distance running in the United States
So in conclusion, I leave you with some famous band names and how they came to be…
BEASTIE BOYS – According to Michael Diamond, BEASTIE stands for Boys Entering Anarchistic Stages Towards Internal Excellence.
WEEZER – Band member Rivers Cuomo had the nickname Weezer in school because of a breathing problem.
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS – an oddly titled type of candy.
PINK FLOYD – taken from the names of two Georgia bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council – from the early days when the band saw itself as a blues band.
PANTERA – Spanish for Panther and also a pretty cool car.
LL COOL J – for "Ladies Love Cool James".
DMX – Dark Man X
CHUMBAWAMBA – In a band member's dream, he didn't know which door to use in a public toilet because the signs
said "Chumba" and "Wamba" instead of "Men" and "Women"
So I guess The Browning ain't so bad. You're welcome.
Noah "Shark" Robertson, drummer for The Browning.
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Brad replied:
July 20th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
It just reminds me of someone pooping themselves.
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Daryn St. Pierre replied:
July 20th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
The band name immediately made me think of the Browning gun from Call of Duty World at War, which is indeed a big badass gun.
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Luke Amos replied:
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Since I play CoD I also thought of the weapon. Which I approve of.
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July 21st, 2010 at 12:30 am
Never heard of this band until this review…
Been a huge fan of Pain (Peter of Hypocrisy) side project for a long time which is still probably my fav metal/electronic mix band. On and On is just crazy when I heard it a while ago, time really flies!
The Browning is good, better production next time around will boost them to a whole other level.
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July 21st, 2010 at 2:36 am
OMG this is awesome!! HAHA been waiting for this…two favorites genres of mine…deathcore and trance. I'm LOVING this.
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Chris replied:
July 21st, 2010 at 2:38 am
well, it seems more like metalcore/deathcore..not all deathcore, but i think i've heard some brutal gutteral vocals..just keeping alternating between these 3 songs haha can't stop.
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The NewReview replied:
July 21st, 2010 at 8:30 am
You can listen to four full songs on their MySpace player: http://thenewreview.net/news/the-browning-streaming-new-song-judgment-online
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Chris replied:
July 21st, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Yeah, I only saw 3 last night, but looks like they added a 4th overnight or something.
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July 21st, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Nevermind, I just realized you thought I was just listening to the album previews above this comment section. No, I went straight to their myspace. Thanks, though!
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The NewReview replied:
July 21st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
haha Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking. They added "Judgment" late last night, so at least now you have another to listen to. Order the album though – it's well worth $5!
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July 22nd, 2010 at 2:17 am
I guess it was destiny! We have a show with Acacia Strain on our tour…August 4th…
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/58/m_51be2a25aebe4aee9fd3b1eff1fd8ab7.jpg
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July 27th, 2010 at 8:38 am
this is the worst shit i ever heard in my life, sorry.
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Jen replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 8:40 am
haha. You're in the minority here, mozil. Not that you care.
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lee replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Haha, so should they put you down for a couple of copies? :p
This coming from the guy who liked "music for astronauts" Rosetta. Lol. It’s all good man, too each is own.
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mozil replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 9:04 am
And whats wrong with Rosetta? heavy, atmospheric and progressive at the same time, dunno which dumbass called them music for astronauts but well this band has a huge trippy Pink Floyd infulence and thats a good thing I guess. For me one of the best modern bands, not easy listening also.
I might be in minority, but well thats my opinion. Each to its own
I got nothing against deathcore, but this is just bad, the keyboards… sorry disco-deathcore is just not my thing ( and i got nothing agaist good disco also lol )
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Jen replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 9:17 am
"dunno which dumbass called them music for astronauts"
Umm, they call themselves that. Or, umm, actually "metal for astronauts".
http://www.rosettaband.com/?page=conc
In my opinion, Rosetta is a disjointed mess. But that's just my opinion.
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Lee replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 10:03 am
Okay then…what's wrong with heavy, atmospheric and electronic laden? Nothing at all actually. I'm like you in the fact that I can kick back and listen to this album while relaxing, just like you can with Rosetta. Personally I found Rosetta a dull listen that never fully found its way. That doesn't mean that the band sucks or "it's the worst album ever." just because it isn't your thing doesn't mean it's "shit." It only means that it's not your thing….plain and simple.
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Jen replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 9:29 am
That was my mistake. I told you it was "music" not "metal". Oops. :/
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lee replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Dont sweat it…;p
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mozil replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 10:40 am
well i know… its my opinion and for me it is shit
just beacuse i said that dosent mean its shit in general 
and that note about rosetta is not nessecarily made by them
whatever.
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Jen replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Ahh, mozil. You love trying to push people’s buttons, don’t you?
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zerosignal replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
First off, I've been coming to this site for some time now and I have to say I like that the staff interacts with us. The fact that they take the time to listen to your viewers means a lot. I have been watching this conversation since it was started and mozil your inept response to Lee's statement speaks volumes to your closemindedness. I am a fan of both styles, so in that I guess I am lucky. If you don't like a cd fine, but at least be grown up about it.
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Lee replied:
July 27th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Mozil, your never short of an opinion, but hey that's a good thing. HA HA! Like I said, too each is own.
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mozil replied:
July 28th, 2010 at 2:45 am
Believe me, im not closeminded. And geez why so serious
The only good thing that came out from this band for me is the fact that former ABRB vocalist is still alive ;P
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July 29th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Listened to a few songs, was pleasantly suprised. Not bad!
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August 4th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Metal and Electronic, I was expecting something like Attack Attack. Something that shouldn't be created but this is pretty good.
How on Gods Earth is Attack Attack huge and The browning silent is beyong me.
Good review (:
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August 26th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
This band is amazing, and i dont just say that cuz i know them on a personal level either. This is truly amazing music that gets me pumped up everytime i hear it.
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August 30th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Goddamnit this band is great. The best parts of Fear Factory and InnerPartySystem with a dash of Razed in Black. You're review is spot fuckin on.
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September 9th, 2010 at 11:55 am
uhmmm…..where have these guys been all my life? this is phenomonal stuff!!
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September 16th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
These guys have successfully made a debut LP, and have done a good job of holding their own and rising in popularity. I myself purchased a copy of their album. The whole album is not too bad. I really enjoyed the instrumental track no. 5 "Inner Mission", coming in with the thunder and then easing in with soothing melodies. Also "These Nightmares" track no. 9 is pretty brutal, and the intro is epic.
The style is pretty cool, and the effort put into all of this is impressive. and I respect the fact that they have done all of their own recording, and production, because I too record and produce with home studio equipment.
However to be fair and honest, I disagree with the opinion about the production of this album in the review. I think these guys show some talent and alot of potential and I commend them for their efforts, but I believe the mixing and mastering could have been much better.
Really clear and balanced EQ, & Compression seems to be lacking a little, and I believe could have been better in these tracks. Yet, I do have faith in these guys that they will improve, just as I have learned so much more about recording and mixing since my bands EP was released recently. This is a learning process, and if your not paying someone else to do your stuff, you gotta start learning how to do it yourself. Major props to Jonny McBee for doing that.
I look forward to hearing more material from these guys. Much respect to everyone involved.
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Noah Robertson replied:
October 6th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
thanks so much for you're feedback! glad you enjoyed what you did… what could we improve as far as production/sound?! thanks again!
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Ryan Miller replied:
April 21st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
No problem. You guys did a good job producing your album, and I've even spoken briefly with one of you guys on myspace like a year or two ago before you got big. My band is Proclaim The Sky, which used to be "Wolf Dragoons" which was stupid, lol.
I can't help but feel a little jealous that you have made it so far when I can remember when you guys were kinda in the same position my band is now, not really being recognized by many people, but having potential beyond what people think. Congratulations for "making it".
Some things I would suggest for production quality would be to make sure your EQ is tight on every single individual track and that they all sound good before mixing them all into a single stereo track. Also it is better to remove than to add when your EQing. I would suggest using limiter on all the individual tracks as well. Also I would be very precise when using compression and make sure your track is "banging" and packs a lot of punch, but don't over compress it or it will make everything worse.
ALSO
Stereo guitar, panned hard left and hard right is an absolute must regardless of opinion, that is my absolute blunt advice, take it or leave it =P haha.
good job
I want to hear more in the future.
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September 16th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Heard these guys for the very first time with "Standing on the Edge" leading off the TNR "Sounds to Destroy the Masses". Incredible. I'll be replaying that one track alone for days.
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June 1st, 2011 at 2:47 pm
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