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THE REVIEW
What the heck happened to Poison The Well? Granted, their process of moving away from metal-core and hardcore in general (not to mention that at the beginning they were even influenced by death… ) was known, but that the transformation would be so drastic and, above all, such that it would lead them into sonic territories that, honestly, I don’t see how they could feel like their own, leaves one perplexed.
Even after leaving the major (Atlantic, with which they released the previous "You Come Before You") and returning to a specialized label like Ferret, a change of direction was hoped for. But at this point, it seems clear that the band has decided to take a path that has nothing to do with the past. Often we find ourselves faced with tendentially melodic tracks (beyond the rasping vocals and incisive riffing) that mix hard rock, post-punk, "scream rock'n'roll," and a sort of heavy emo sound, which put (metaphorically) in the mouth of Poison The Well looks like a penguin on the beaches of the Caribbean…!
They are completely free to play what they want (but please tell me where you want to go with a song like "Slow Good Morning"!!!), and I am equally free to express my disappointment with "Versions" (regardless of the stylistic mutations or interests made evident here).
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The review criticizes Poison The Well's album 'Versions' for its drastic departure from the band's metalcore and hardcore origins toward a more melodic, mixed genre sound. Despite leaving their major label for a specialized one, the band’s new direction is perceived as confusing and unconvincing. The reviewer expresses disappointment, questioning the band's current artistic path.Tracklist Videos
Poison the Well
American metalcore band formed in Florida in 1997, known for fusing hardcore intensity with melodic and experimental passages. Key releases include The Opposite of December (1999), Tear From the Red (2002), You Come Before You (2003), Versions (2007), and The Tropic Rot (2009). Went on hiatus in 2010 and returned for intermittent shows from 2015 onward.05 Reviews
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