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 Awakened can easily be considered the twin brother of An Ocean Between Us.

 The band once again alternates thrash metal riffs with more hardcore passages and breakdowns.

Awakened by As I Lay Dying revisits the successful musical style of their earlier work An Ocean Between Us. The album balances powerful verses and rock-style choruses with strong lyrics and solid instrumentation. While it doesn't break new ground, it offers a consistent and engaging listening experience. The band excels in delivering a tight metalcore album driven by effective songwriting and dynamic performances. Listen to Awakened now and experience As I Lay Dying's powerful metalcore blend and memorable choruses!

 Recording and composing a double album isn’t something just anyone can do.

 The Living Infinite is nothing more than a mix of metal tracks interspersed with more rock tracks; it would have been wiser to put all the metal tracks on one CD and all the rock tracks on the other.

The Living Infinite is Soilwork's ambitious double album that showcases their unique sound despite shifting genres. While the production and musicianship are strong, the album suffers from inconsistency, mixing metal and rock tracks in a way that may alienate some fans. Notable moments include progressive and acoustic influences, but overall it reflects past works more than breaking new ground. Recommended for open-minded listeners rather than loyal long-term followers. Explore Soilwork's The Living Infinite for a bold, complex double album experience—listen now and decide if its blend of metal and rock hits your note!

 "You are faced with musicians with excellent compositional taste; after all, not everyone knows how to use the exact portion of technique necessary to make each song blend with the others without becoming predictable."

 "The track 'Circular Saw' conveys the sensation of listening to two bands simultaneously because ... it would not look out of place on a Disturbed album."

Absinhtium's 'One For The Road' delivers quality heavy metal with thrash influences reminiscent of Metallica's classic era. The band’s musicianship and composition stand out in the crowded northern Italian metal scene. While solos sometimes sound mechanical and some tracks are long, strong vocal and instrumental performances make the album a recommendable listen. Highlights include tracks like 'The Course Of Blood,' 'Mr. Nothing,' and 'Skull.' A solid example of Italy's thriving underground metal. Listen to Absinhtium's 'One For The Road' and experience authentic Italian heavy metal with thrash flair today!

 The mixing/mastering of this CD makes it difficult to absorb its content.

 I recommend it to fans of the '80s metal sound revisited with new ideas.

The review praises Pulvis Et Umbra's 'Reaching The End' for its innovative fusion of various metal subgenres and reflective lyrics. Despite audio production and mixing flaws that hinder full appreciation, the album offers noteworthy moments reminiscent of 80s metal with modern twists. The song 'Kosmonaut' is highlighted as an effective tribute to Gagarin. Recommended for fans open to diverse metal influences. Discover the innovative metal fusion and thoughtful lyrics of 'Reaching The End' by Pulvis Et Umbra—listen today!