Release
date: May
18th
2018.
Label: Grimoire
Records. Format: DD
Bones
In The Fire
– Tracklisting
1.Bones
in the Fire (part 1) 04:31
2.Pantomimic
Dances 06:35
3.Speak
Through Dreams 07:30
4.Covenant
09:34
5.Bones
in the Fire (part 2) 06:24
6.Umwelt
05:54
Members
Darin
Tambascio (12 string bass)
Douglas
Griffith (guitar)
Bobby
Murray (drums)
Review
Thought
Eater’s new album Bones In The Fire draws influence from bands such
as Pelican, Russian Circles, Baroness and Mastodon. For this being an
instrumental album, Thought Eater have to do something different to
standout from the over-crowded Instrumental Rock/Metal Scene. They
manage to do this thanks mainly to the impressive work of Darin
Tombascio who wields a 12 string bass. Now I didn’t know a thing
existed though that’s down to me not being a musician.
I
was very sceptical about Thought Eater’s album as I didn’t think
that a 12 string bass would work being main focus of attention.
Though I was very wrong as Bones In The Fire is a complex and
progressive sounding album that manages to strike the right creative
balance of playing heavy sludge based sounds. Songs such as Bones In
The Fire (Part 1) and Pantomimic Dances convince early on that
Thought Eater know how to create heavy progressive riffs. The guitars
from Douglas are another highlight as he’s influenced by the
earlier sounds of Mastodon.
Bobby
on drums does an impressive job here on the album as well. As Bobby’s
drumming is what really allows Thought Eater’s music to be
deliciously heavy and quite direct.
The
album can be very psychedelic and trippy in parts so it’s not all
about heavy sounds. Thought Eater manage to include elements of Jazz,
Hard Rock and Middle Eastern style rhythms. The album truly becomes
alive with the final three songs being the most exciting part of the
album.
As Thought Eater finally become more comfortable with their own sound
and identity. Bones In The Fire (Part 2) and Umwelt are the two best
songs on the album.
Bones
In The Fire is
an impressive album and Thought Eater have delivered the goods here.
I don’t know if they could release another album such as this. As
they may need something new to the overall dynamic of their music.
Perhaps add a guest vocalist. As there were parts of the album that
were screaming out for vocals. Though I respect the band’s vision
for the album.
Overall,
Bones In The Fire is an intelligent and superbly entertaining album.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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