CD Review: Shreddy Krueger – “Deeper Darker” (Invogue Records)
Shreddy Krueger’s Deeper
Darker is a straight syringe of espresso into the veins (especially on the
visceral 1:23 long opening title track). The bands sophomore release is a
steady stream of atmospheric metalcore that leans towards post-hardcore more
often than not thanks to ambidextrous vocals from frontman Jordan Chase, whose
ability to transition from lofty refrains to crushing edicts is uncanny (“Ouija,”
“Deadman's Creek,” “Amber Waves”). Elsewhere on the record, “Heathen” is out-and-out
caustic, “Dread” is a shred-tastic smattering of spastic vocals and swirling,
frenzied guitar attacks, “Iceland” opts for more of a Circa Survive Juturna-sounding straight forward
melodic approach. And finally, closer “Father's Hand” is an entrancing
encapsulation of Deeper Darker on the
whole. Even though Deeper Darker is
far from groundbreaking sonically, it should make a welcome addition to your
album rotation.
Grade: C+
Go Download: “Heathen”
Grade: C+
Go Download: “Heathen”
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