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There has been a lot of anticipation since
COC's last release,
America's Volume Dealer, for a follow-up. Finally after a 5 year hiatus,
COC returns with probably their best album to date. "In the Arms
of God" is heavier, more groove-laden, and astonishingly catchy
which makes those long 5 years worth the wait! There are 12 new tracks
with 10 of them being around 5 minutes and up, so a lengthy, enjoyable
output. Some of the vocals remind me of John Bush, but none of them
will disappoint the COC fan base - still a very original, innovative
approach (as always). The rhythm of the album never loses a flow,
whence - no song passes me as overly boring. Very rock n roll! The
guitars, bass, and drums run smoothly together in parallel sequence
with some well-rehearsed technicality to go with the flow. This album
is just a flat-out stoner metal gem. If you want any more proof, check
out the free-style on "Rise River Rise", then the primal
psychedelica on "Never Turns To More" (incidentally, back
to back songs). For the hard-rockin' metalheads into the first Down
record or any COC, you should deeply envy this piece of work! Fav.
track is- It Is That Way (3rd song).... Rating: 92 Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
