Released: August 13, 2002Norma Jean is the first real southern metal band that I ever heard and I've never looked back. This album kicked my ass the first time I heard it, because of these heavy and amazing riffs backed with a strong sense of groove and brutality. Just listen to the 16 minute epic about time itself: "Pretty Soon, I Don't Know What, But Something Is Going To Happen" and you're witness to all the grace and dynamics of a great post-rock record combined with the strength and immediacy of a great metal record.
Fact: "Memphis Will Be Laid To Waste" contains one of the greatest breakdowns ever recorded by any band. Ever.
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It's true. The only band to come close, in my opinion, to said breakdown is Converge, which I will tackle later on in my list!
ReplyDeleteYou mean on the new album?
ReplyDeleteShhhhh! Later, Rob!
ReplyDeleteOooh, baby boy! You so sneaky!
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