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Cataract With Triumph
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Cataract may be the first Switz band to
actually succeed in acting and playing quality hardcore metal. But that
isnt to say that Cataract is a purist hardcore band. Quite the opposite
infact, as the band fuses a range of thrash elements (ala Slayer) with
the mid-paced, pummeling metalcore of Hatebreed.
With Triumph Comes Loss is Cataracts
Metal Blade debut, boasting flawless production that lets you feel every
crushing breakdown and double bass metal groove. The heavy, controlled
yet dominant guitar sound creates a thick fall of sonic power as the bass
moves unrestricted beneath.
In past releases Cataract have dabbled
in their share of melodic metalcore, however they have intelligently chosen
to strip themselves of this element, and instead focus on heavier, shorter,
faster and more battering assaults on society. Lyrically, the main songwriter
and guitarist Federico Caminitana dwells on the common hardcore themes
of empowerment, war, the state of the world, betrayal, freedom and perseverance,
however he sets himself apart with much more intelligible, creative lyrics
than some of his predecessors.
Observe a passage from the track "Godevil":
No gods no masters. When our mind is free from religious imagination
and beliefs this world is going to be a better place. Freedom died when
humanity started reading the holy book and started creating symbols to
justify their insecurity about things they cant explain. We have to overcome
this urge and accept we cannot know everything. They should fear the revenge
and not hope for forgiveness.
Or even the lyrics of the final and title
track (which opens with a slow, Bolt Thrower-esque riff): Most western
civilizations often take their social and economical structures as the
basic platform for a healthy society. Without considering the cultural
and social evolution, they try to stamp their own meaning of life onto
other civilizations with the only right solution for all their problems.
We have to fight this triumph of loss.
Surprisingly, Cataract manage to escape
the monotony of most Metalcore bands (*cough* Hatebreed *cough*) with a
variety of catchy thrash riffs, mid-paced chugging hardcore passages and
breakdowns that would incite the quietest of mosh pits to tear down the
venue with unparalleled intensity and violence (except for perhaps a Blood
For Blood show). Just throw on the breakdown of "As We Speak" and youll
know what I mean.
The new signing and new record promises
to propel the relatively unknown Cataract into the mainstream metal spotlight.
Unlike a lot of metalcore out there, the boys seem to actually believe
in what they perform. That, coupled with the wondrous production budget
of Metal Blade, and the tight musicianship of the group leads to a great
release. While it may not be genre defining, it will certainly satisfy
most hardcore fans, as well as give Hatebreed and Unearth a run for their
money.
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Cataract With Triumph Comes Loss
Label: Metal
Blade
Genre: Hardcore
(Metal)
For Fans Of:
Mindsnare, Hatebreed, Hope and Suicide & Unearth
Best Tracks:
Nothings Left, As We Speak, With Triumph Comes Loss
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Tracks:
01.Killing Tool
02.Nothings Left
03.Vanished In The Dark
04.Skies Grow Black
05.As We Speak
06.Godevil
07.Fuel
08.Reborn From Fire
09.Saving Shelter
10.Hallow Horns
11.With Triumph Comes Loss |
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