Entirely immaculate performance by these Swedish death metal gods. From 'Burial Ground' (2010) to this, this one far exceeds its predecessor. The similar production, but better and less raw. However, they don't reach quite intense tempos, they just play their form of death metal in a notorious fashion. Definitely something you want to hear before you try their newest release. I'd have to say that they're highly underrated. As I've stated in previous reviews, Grave is a band that not only thwarts you to the pits of hell, they really live up to their name. A very fresh release here and quite impressive as I've stated. These guys know how to play killer death metal with a Swedish twist to it.

This release clocks in at about 45 minutes in length. I could never get sick of this one. It's too superbly played and depressing. But just don't play it on grim days, play it when there is light out. Their music is grim and dark, but noteworthy and intriguing. The guitar riffs are memorable and the production quality is a step up here. They really kick ass with this release. They don't seem to let up and the death metal just flows. I like the vocals, too. Everything on here depicts greatness and I don't think I'm far off on this. I think that they really understand their direction with each succeeding release. It's just better and better. Dark and melancholic but devastating and good.

I liked all the tracks on here from start to finish. I'm not much into their lyrical concepts as not many people are, just the music is what takes awesome form. It's really sick and at times very slow and straightforward. Their music is just in a nutshell totally dark and raw. But when you hear how everything is played, you'll hear the Swedish influenced sounded, somewhat in the vein of old Entombed. Maybe like their first one. When I listen to older Grave albums except 'Into the Grave' (1991) I've seen how far they've come in the metal scene. Starting off was to me a mediocre sound and recording quality. But now that they've stepped up their production and sound, I'd say much improved.

I actually ordered many of their releases after this one hearing it on Spotify I thought "I need to have more Grave albums!" It's one thing to download the music, another to actually support the band and the music industry, buy this! I think I've painted a pretty good picture as to what to expect here in death metal via a Swedish sound. Just getting better and better I thought that they've really stepped it up and are quite immaculate like I said. So give it a shot, see how you like it. I'd say keep an open mind to their music and the atmosphere that they bring to the picture. Play this out till you move onto the next, as you'll be pleased as to what comes out of your speakers.

Rating: 10 (out of 10) ratings explained

Reviewed by Death8699
12/13/2018 19:20