CATCH THIRTYTHREE

This was the first whole album I listened from these guys. I was alone, at night in my room and had my huge headphones on. The final sensation I got from it was, fear. I was kind of scared, this music I had never experienced before was haunting...but I wanted to give it another listen and another, and another. That feeling of dread, was masterfully achieved by the band, and the idea that it's just one big song just makes every bit of music fit so perfectly, from guitar riffs, growling vocals, to the programmed drumming and sound effects. I particularly enjoyed the triad of songs in the middle of the album: Minds mirrors, In death is life and In death is death. I found there, certain jazzy elements and ambient guitar playing that seemed odd at first but grew on me and collaborated to the essence of what meshuggah is. Needless to say this obscure prog gem is perfect for people who are looking for something different, past DT or PoS. Meshuggah pushed the boundaries of what music meant to me.