EMMURE Goodbye To The Gallows - 2007 debut CD from ferocious Metalcore outfit from the US
Format: CD Condition: New Year of Release: 2007 Cat. No.: VR341 Label: Victory Records
Is it hardcore or is it death metal? No, this isn't some warped play on the famous Memorex ad slogan, but rather a very valid question after listening to Emmure's debut album, 2007's 'Goodbye to the Gallows'.
Like many modern-day metal bands, Emmure vocalist Frank Palmeri can shapeshift his voice to resemble a death metal growler, a hardcore barker, and also a melodic metal singer. And the players are equally adept at pulling off all the tricky time signatures and start-stop-start bits that abound throughout the album.
Such tracks as the album-opener "A Ticket to the Paralyzer," as well as "When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong" are both good examples of Emmure's brutal and unpredictable sound and approach.
Certainly not easy to digest music, by any means.
~ Review by Greg Prato, Rovi
TRACK LISTING:
1 Ticket For The Paralyzer 2 10 Signs You Should Leave 3 When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong 4 Rusted Over Wet Dreams 5 You Got A Henna Tattoo That Said Forever 6 Travis Bickle 7 Sleeping Princess In Devil's Castle 8 Key To Keeping The Show Fresh Is... I'm Dead 9 It's Not Just A Party, It's A Funeral 10 When Everything Goes Wrong, Take The Easy Way Out
