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Rock
Release Date: 07/11/2006
The longer a musical style remains popular, the more bands seem to latch onto its recognizable formula. In the late '90s and early 21st century, the mainstream suddenly decided that
heavy metal was back in style again, and welcomed with open arms bands that merged extreme
metal (as evidenced by
death metal drumming and growled vocal verses), and melodic
metal (sweetly sung choruses). And you could say that
All That Remains is definitely a supporter of this well-worn style, as evidenced by their third release overall, 2006's
The Fall of Ideals (which was produced by a gentleman who is also a champion of the aforementioned sonic approach --
Killswitch Engage's
Adam Dutkiewicz). On such tracks as
"It Dwells in Me," it turns out that guitarists
Mike Martin and
Oli Herbert definitely have a thing for
Metallica and
Iron Maiden, as evidenced by their chug-a-lug riffs, and intricate dual harmony guitar lines and leads. But on tracks such as
"Whispers (I Hear Your)," there's just not a lot differentiating
All That Remains from the oodles of other
metal bands vying for
Ozzfest spots circa 2006.
~Greg Prato, All Music Guide
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Rob
from Georgia
The overview is wrong
This album is incredible. While at first listen you will obviously notice the stand out tracks like the lead off This Calling or the thrashed out Six, some of the songs may seem not grab your attention. BUT, before making assumptions, listen to the entire album, and you will see how songs that start off maybe a little slow grab you and pull you into the sonic charge. This band is quite frankly amazing, and if you are a fan of melodeath/thrash, this is the album for you. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
P.S. The drumming on this album is absolutely incredible. THere is no way to describe it, but that Shannon Lucas is a beast.
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