The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect

4.0
excellent

Review

by profoundword USER (15 Reviews)
October 6th, 2010 | 45 replies

Release Date: 2002 | Tracklist

Review Summary: A solid debut that sounds very similar to "Begins Here"

The debut release from Brisbane rockers The Butterfly Effect is effectively a prequel to their first full length (and best) album. It is laden with all the aspects of "Begins Here" that were so enjoyable to listen to and that still endure. Whilst their sound has changed with their recent releases, their debut is a great example of what made The Butterfly Effect such a hyped and exciting band so early in their career.

The sound of The Butterfly Effect at this point in time was one centered around intricate guitar riffs , incisive, emotional lyrics and critically; Bonecrushingly heavy sections and crescendos that neither voided the integrity of the softer passages or distracted from the detail of the lyrics. It was a formula which pleased both headbangers and people more concerned with balance and structure alike. The heavy sections were an important part of their sound. They are brutally heavy but dont detract from the other, softer aspects of their sound. They also give a real edge to the sound that justifies and balances their other love which was of textured, meandering guitar melodies and fragile, brooding vocals which have become especially prevalent on the last two albums.

Some of the riffs are oddly reminiscent of the Deftones, particuarly with their juggling act of a continuous melody with really heavy choruses and breakdowns. These sections are generally done competently and are a great aspect of their early sound. Vocally, the EP is very impressive. The vocals are used to great effect and there is a great range of tones employed throughout.

Overall, all the songs are solid and are performed well by the band, it justifies the buzz that the EP recieved upon its release. It is well produced and whilst it is only an EP, I am judging it as such, hence the high rating as it is a very solid EP. It is a great debut and is a necessary addition to any Butterfly Effect fans collection. It should also appeal to fans of bands like the Deftones, though don't compare them too closely as they are still quite different bands on the whole.

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