ALBUM REVIEW: Catastrophic Reconfiguration – Molder
Melodic Death Metal Album of the Year? It Might Just Be!
Catastrophic Reconfiguration, the new album by California melodic death metal band Molder, is an album that is at once both brutal and beautiful. With 10 songs and 46 minutes of playing time, the listener is taken on a journey through complex sounds that leave no stone unturned.Cacophony of Sound - A Perfect Mix
It is a cacophony of sound that somehow manages to be both beautiful and brutal at the same time. This album has everything you could want in a melodic death metal album: fast, heavy riffs; soaring solos; and guttural vocals.In the opening track, "Apotheosis," we are subjected to beautiful chaos, a chaotic blend of crushing guitars, galloping drums, and blast beats. It is a truly breathtaking piece of music that sets the tone for the rest of the album.
Progressive Elements - Taking the Genre to New Heights
The album is also full of progressive elements - long, complex songs, unusual song structures, and even some experimental sounds. This adds an extra layer of interest to the album, and keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.
Brilliance in Every Note
The musicianship on the album is incredible. The songs are complex and difficult to play, but the band members perform them with a sense of ease. The guitars are heavy and distorted, the drums are tight and precise, and the vocals are powerful and expressive.
Flawless Vocals - Adding the Perfect Touch
The vocals are one of the standout features of the album. The vocalist has a powerful voice that is full of emotion. He delivers his lyrics with a sense of conviction that makes the songs even more powerful.
A True Masterpiece - Deserving Recognition
Overall, Catastrophic Reconfiguration is a truly brilliant album. It is a must-listen for fans of melodic death metal, and it is sure to be one of the best albums of the year.
9/10
Tracklist:
- Apotheosis
- Render Unto Ashes
- The Harrowing
- To Bed With Ghosts
- In Rotting Soil
- Catastrophic Reconfiguration
- The Weight
- Bodily Affliction
- Epoch of Despair
- Serpent's Tongues
