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Texas
Is On Fire is a mix of hardcore and metal from Denver, Colorado.
This is their Crash Music debut album; bands including Botch and Soilwork
influence it. I think Swedish death and hardcore are a big part of
their sound. They seem to have a little more of an edge compared to
other bands with similar traits and they use a creative combination
of elements with it. There music dances up and down the guitars. Basically
they use crushingly heavy riffs, broken up with aggressive riffs,
some pushing the borders of what’s melodic and technical. But
sometimes the flow in their songs is missing, making their music have
abrupt sounding changes that almost ruin the songs. They work well
together for being a young band with an average age of 19, better
than some bands that have been together for over ten years, but could
tighten up a little. A little more variety and choice riff selection
would make them sound livelier. A lot of this will just come with
age. Vocals, much like the music is a mix of metal and hardcore. Even
death metal style occasionally. Ten tracks filled with energy and
key riffage for just over twenty-five minutes. Most tracks are under
three minutes. The longest tracks are the best-formed tracks in my
opinion, also among my favorites. The shorter tracks don’t get
that far when compared to the longer ones. “Shine. Set. Repeat.”
was recorded and mixed by Jason Anderson (Fear Before the March of
Flames, Vaux). I’m sure there will be more to come from Texas
Is On Fire. Rating: 75 |
