UNDER A STONE WITH NO INSCRIPTION

Anata continues their mix of Gothenburg and US death metal on this, their third album.

.......with a slight difference. The music has become slightly more catchy and melodic. Some power metal has been introduced too. Not much, but it is still there. Anata has also added some hardcore to their sound. The result is a pretty modern, dare I say...... trendy death metal album. It sounds fresh and crisp.

The quality of the material though is still not that impressive. Anata's problem is the lack of identity. They are just one of many bands on the same scene and Anata is pretty average. It is a good band. But so is ten other bands and that is their problems. This album is pretty decent and workmanlike. It is not an outstanding album though as required from this overcrowded scene. This is a case of "must write better riffs and songs".

2.5 stars