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Rating: "Algorithms for a no sense violence" is the first self-produced album by Greetings from Terronia, a band formed in Reggio Calabria in January 2010. The group, initially a duo composed of Giacomo Casile on guitars and Lorenzo Iero on vocals (who are also the authors of the music on the CD), reached its full lineup shortly after with the addition of three members: Antonio Ielo on bass, Mico Amodeo on rhythm guitar, and Carlo Tripepi on drums.
In contrast to the moniker that might suggest a parody band like Gem Boy, the tracks feature melancholic sounds and introspective lyrics both in Italian and English. This debut presents a thousand facets; our artists, starting from a mostly punk base, move in different directions, drawing from hard rock to metal, and ending with pop, with a result that is never chaotic or forced. It begins with "Pressure," a game room-style tune of one minute that has nothing to do with the rest; in fact, with the next track "New Wave," they completely change the tone. The second track indeed features dark undertones, instrumentally resembling Joy Division played with metal distortions, with the work of the guitars truly remarkable as the riffs immediately stick in your head. However, "New Wave" is the only track in the batch with a few flaws, as the vocal line mimics the riffing too much, and the Italian lyrics appear a bit hazy. A different story with "Prometheus," where the singer switches to English and delivers a masterful performance, exploring various types of singing and crafting an incredible chorus; from a compositional standpoint, the track seems like an unlikely encounter between The Cure and Metallica. The fourth piece, "Ajejbrazov," is perhaps the best episode along with the final title track. They are two rather original songs; in the first, melodic hardcore riffs blend with ethereal atmospheres and U2-style vocals, while the second is a track solely with voice and guitar characterized by a hypnotic pace and melancholic melodies.
The remaining tracks (the noir "The Two Roads," the tough "Jack's Guide," or the punk fury of "Old Wave") are all valid and noteworthy episodes, crafting a very interesting work. Finally, I highly recommend giving this debut a listen; sometimes, small productions can have much more to say than meticulously crafted works in professional studios but with little substance.
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