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Meshuggah - The Violent Sleep Of Reason

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Topic: Meshuggah - The Violent Sleep Of Reason

Posted By: Valen
Subject: Meshuggah - The Violent Sleep Of Reason
Date Posted: October 19 2016 at 10:13

Here's my review of the new album, written for an audience who probably won't have heard of Meshuggah before, so it's a fairly broad interpretation of the album:

https://momentstransition.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/meshuggah-the-violent-sleep-of-reason-2016/

Hope you enjoy it.

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Posted By: Devoncir
Date Posted: October 19 2016 at 10:32

how is a "violent sleep"?

Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: November 07 2016 at 05:40

Thoughts ??
Nothing this exciting since Destroy Erase Improve IMO. Their 'live' approach to recording is a plus this time around. Gives the music a more 'human' performance and feel. Having bassist Dick Lovgren involved in much of the composition allows the songs to have an overall different shape to previous albums. Having a strong Jazz outlet outside of the band ( The Nica Group) allows Dick to compose music which, whilst true to Meshuggah's stylistic brand of Metal, has more 'breathing space'. My opinion, of course. And his playing is up-front and centre like never before. His input is really felt here for the first time in 14 years since he joined.
I also appreciate lead-guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, plays more fluidly and less 'weirdly' than the last few years.
And I can understand Jens' growls more clearly than ever before. This is one heck of an album. Can't wait for their gig next year !!