Review Summary: Welcome to Slam City
Organectomy is a New Zealand-based slam outfit with a pulverizing affinity for all things brutal. Since forming in 2010, the band continuously delivers groovy riffs, disgusting vocals, and blast beats, with "Existential Disconnect" being a cardinal example. Following a brief moment for a clear of the throat, we're immediately walloped by a bludgeoning tsunami of crushing sound. It's an empowering and otherworldly experience, as if the cosmos themselves are being crushed inside our ears.
With such precise performances, production, and songwriting, it's almost as if this album wasn't written by humans, but rather a grand foreboding entity beyond our comprehension. The mix is absurdly meaty and packs remarkable punch, allowing every component of the arrangements to shine. In a world overwrought with hyper-compressed and sterile modern metal albums, it's refreshing to hear a band buck that cumbersome trend. The grinding bass and guitar tone entwine with the drums to form a splendid balance of undulating chaos. The vocals never overcrowd the instrumentation as well, leaving us with masterfully-crafted bouquet of sonic bombardment.
In addition to the fabulous mix, the compositions themselves deliver insane hooks and satisfying riffage. While many similar bands suffer from crippling redundancy and lack of memorability, Organectomy prospers where many have failed. Every track boasts an insane arsenal of extreme metal weapons. Take "The Agony of Godhood" for example, one of the best tracks on the record. The band opens with a menacing slow groove of pinch harmonics developing into bass stabs and double kick. Everything escalates into breakneck speed and arpeggios, before the nasty latter-half slows it back down with three consecutive breakdowns. The songwriting diversity mixes it up just enough to keep us engaged, while never straying too far from the highly effective formula. The big chugs and frantic fills of "Severed from Humanity" are notably different from the monolithic tremolos of "Where Pantheons Lie II", the technical flair of "No Solace In Ascendance", and the infectious phrasing of "Catastrophic Intent". The dynamics are an utter thrill, with tons of memorable moments peppered throughout, and make the 48 minute runtime pass in a flash.
In all, "Existential Disconnect" is an excellent record and a must-jam for any extreme metal fan. The members are incredibly proficient at their craft and truly deserving of major recognition. Do yourselves a favor and check this out ASAP!
