CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist : Killswitch Engage
Album : Killswitch Engage (2009 Roadrunner)
Tracks : 11
Artist website : http://www.killswitchengage.com/
OVERVIEW
So, here is the fifth studio album from the American metalcore band Killswitch Engage. This album is not to be confused with their debut album from 2000, which shares the same title.
This is a strong album through and through. The riffs are as crushing as they can get. The energy is very good through the whole album, even during slow bits.
I’m sure fans of this style will delight in what this album has to offer. Very good effort indeed.
HIGHLIGHTS :
The Forgotten, A Light in a Darkened World
PLAY BY PLAY
Track 1 – Never Again
Heavy and fast. Cool track.
Track 2 – Starting Over
Another quick paced track. Heavy to boot. Good guitar work.
Track 3 – The Forgotten
Cool track. Loved the harmonized guitar riffs.
Track 4 – Reckoning
Interesting.
Track 5 – The Return
Ambient and slower, but intense.
Track 6 – A Light in a Darkened World
Cool track. Very pretty moments in this one.
Track 7 – Take Me Away
Short but cool.
Track 8 – I Would Do Anything
Really like the groove in this one.
Track 9 – Save Me
Very energetic. Cool track.
Track 10 – Lost
Heavy!
Track 11 – This Is Goodbye
Really cool ideas in this song. Contrasting speeds and intensities.