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THE REVIEW
It's already highlighted in the title of the work.
An astonishing "Seismic Consequence".
Because Bruce Lamont's band from Chicago has always stood out for a music approach that's wild and out of control.
The expressive power, mantra-like, repeated infinitely of OM; the interpretative schizophrenia of the best Mr. Bungle; the degenerated sudden restarts at full speed as only Brutal Truth could afford to do. These are the mischievous references for a work that's a gram less extremist and frantic compared to the two albums that preceded it ("Samsara" in 2006 and "Transmutations" in 2007).
"Of Seismic Consequence" is their most tense, dark, dramatic album; with that sax, played by Bruce, that throws further gasoline on the fire of a sound tumult of suffocating and raw beauty. Jazz - Core, offspring of John Zorn. Here's the last reference I was missing to give substance to my excessive argument today.
I'll highlight only one track; the not even three stormy minutes of "Good Riddance (The Knuckle Walkers)": a telluric start with a bass that announces the entry of the voice and other instruments. Hardcore played with the so-called guts; suddenly total chaos takes over and we enter Grind territory with a drum that grinds everything. Again, the leader's declamatory voice completely disrupts the piece's progression, and the band is ready for the final rush that incorporates the beastly violence of Slayer. A masterpiece of a song, like the whole album; no bullsh*t!!!
Ad Maiora.
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Yakuza's 'Of Seismic Consequence' is their most intense and dramatic album, mixing jazz-core with chaotic grind and powerful saxophone by Bruce Lamont. It balances wild energy with artistic expression, referencing artists like John Zorn and Slayer. The album is praised for its raw beauty and standout tracks like 'Good Riddance (The Knuckle Walkers)'. Compared to earlier works, it’s a bit less frantic but remains a masterpiece of experimental metal.Tracklist
