Pros:
Performances are packed full of non-stop energy, aggression and emotion, with the relentless percussion, furious riffage and desperate lead vocals refusing to dip at any point
Features a multitude of strong melodies and choruses, creating some timeless hits and drawing the listener in consistently
Lyrical and thematic content is raw, honest and sometimes heart-wrenching, providing a sobering critique of warfare and exploitation
Cons:
Many tracks can be rather unmemorable as the constant barrage of aggression and non-stop high tempos can blend some songs together into a flash-in-the-pan experience
Songwriting is generally on the more simple and straightforward side, focusing on accessibility and impact over a deeper, more nuanced approach that would hold up better over time
Best: Whereabouts Unknown
Worst: The Strength To Go On
6/10 A bright spark, easily snuffed
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