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POLARIZED "Western Hypnosis" Target Group / Mighty Music / Mighty Music USA www.facebook.com/mightymusic666
Review by Matthew Haumschild
Websites
www.facebook.com/PolarizedThrash
Line up
Daniel Botti (rhythm guitars/vocals)
A fantastic record.
Theres just something about Daniel Bottis metal voice that makes me want to listen to everything he ever puts out. Im not saying that because once upon a time I once met him and hung out with him in Switzerland but when I compare his work to others I can say that it can honestly compete with the best of them. I bring him up initially because Ive followed his short career from when he was in Node with fellow drummer Marco DiSalvia and I was hoping that hed get back into music after finishing up all of his schooling and I am happy he did. Its not very often you here about a metaller with a doctorate in political science! One of the first things I noticed about the album, aside from the cool album art, was the way the album was mixed. It sounded so very polished and something Andy Sneap would put his tamp on. Clicky-booming kick drums sharp and brutal guitars, and bass so low it could be felt with like a drill, just digging deep into ones psyche. The whole album was mixed quite beautifully, I wouldnt change a thing. The guitar solos on every song are very meticulously performed and sound excellent in every track. Wish Em Well is my favorite song on the cd and the solo on this track, I feel is quite memorable but whats more memorable is the drumming in the beginning. Its intense! The chorus is catchy too, many times I utter to my self, I wish em well.Although, its not what the song is about, I feel like its about getting older and hoping your old friends are doing well and wishing them well in the nostalgic sense. Its the type of song where, someone could take it, and make up their own interpretation of the lyrics. Thats mark of a great song, despite the crushing guitars, insane drumming, the way the song is sung in such a way that it forces the listener to use their imagination and that is very hard to do.
Video created and directed by Lars Linden and Daniel Botti
The other song that really stood out to me was the title track, Western Hypnosis. It hits the listener in the face like a sledgehammer. Its everything a metal band should sound like, technical, brutal all while trying to sound intelligible and clear. The guitar and drums operate in such epic precision, all musicians from all genres should respect this clinical display. Black Loyalty is a different type of song where its brutal but has a lot of cool melody to it especially in the chorus. Another great track worth listening to. Catchy chorus, great solos, great drumming and everything youd expect from a great melodic metal song. In Conclusion: Ive listened to over twenty times now, driving with it cranked as I am rolling through downtown Minneapolis with lightning fast kick drums and screaming guitars thundering out my car windows. It means, its a fantastic record that everyone should go and buy immediately and I cant wait for whatever else they can come up with.
Matthew Haumschild
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