EXTINCT INSTINCT

The album was produced by Karl Groom and Richard West. It was recorded at Thin Ice Studios in England, and the original artwork for the album was created by Mark Wilkinson. It was originally released in the year 1997 through the label Giant Electric Pea.

The style of the album follows the band's first two albums but perhaps leans more towards Karl Groom's guitar riffs. As a result, it's a collection of heavier, more guitar-driven songs, and perhaps less ambient and progressive. In essence, it's good progressive metal, heavy and technical, but it doesn't particularly stand out in any aspect beyond Wilson's excellent vocal performance and some musically brilliant moments. I don't believe it will leave an indelible mark on any listener who approaches this work.

Undoubtedly, with the next album "Clone" and the addition of Andrew "Mac" McDermott, Threshold's brightest era began, leaving "Extinct Instinct" as a transitional album.

Best Tracks: Somatography (I like the chorus, very epic), Eat The Unicorn (notably the more melodic instrumental parts, with excellent keyboard and guitar work, and again, the superb chorus), Virtual Isolation (a very typical Threshold start, with great bass work by Jon Jeary), and Clear (another vocal lesson by Mr. Wilson)

My Rating: ***

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