Anaconda?s previous release kind of reminded me of what Fugazi might sound like if they decided to release a sludgy post metal album. It wasn?t bad, but it was kind of conventional; except with vocals that set it apart from the post metal masses. Gracer and Disgracer follow that same basic formula of sludgy post metal with a fugazi-style kick, but it expands on the formula greatly. First, this album is absolutely crushing in its dirty bottom end-heavy riffs, and the melodic portion, while still very gritty, has been expanded on, as well. While their previous release was kind of a one-trick pony, this double album is surprisingly diverse. Throughout the two discs, there?s occasional black metal influences and even rhythmic djent-style sections. The vocals, too, have diversified beyond the Ian McKay style of the previous release to include a multitude of different shouts and singing styles. Anaconda?s Gracer/Disgracer releases are an ambitious undertaking (both for the band and the listener), but they succeeded in totally outdoing themselves.
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