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| 3.0 good | SgtShock | July 24th 20 |
Based on the theme and tone, Hybris feels like Moebius wanted to strap you into an infernal drilling machine and send
you on your way to the center of the earth. Over the course of the 50+ minute subterranean trip, you'll notice an
assemblage of familiar 2000s prog metal components holds the vessel together; dizzying labyrinths of metric
modulation/rhythmic layering, acid-drenched harsh vocals, tribal drum interludes, piston-like riffs, and a smattering of
atmospheric guitar leads for good measure. An even closer look reveals meticulous attention to detail, such as using
morse code to build long rhythmic compositions, and a truly astonishing performance by drummer Valentino Sanna.
Unfortunately, the entire run-length blurs together into what traveling underground in a drill machine is probably actually
like -- a long-winded and monochrome experience. The real weak link here is vocalist Matteo Guida's performance,
whose caustic delivery is appropriate, but woefully repetitive. Occasionally we're treated to some refreshing
instrumental virtuosity, ambient textures, or gojira-inspired vocal harmonies, but they're never more than 10 seconds
away from being snuffed out by a barrage of growls you swore you already heard 2 tracks ago.
Overall, it's perfectly fine to throw on for a couple tracks (Uranium and Coal have been on my math metal playlist for a
while) but that's about all I can stomach in one sitting.
For fans of: Meshuggah, Tool, and Gojira (in that order)
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| 2.5 average | danielp | February 10th 22 |
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