Inerrancy from Credulity

This release starts off fast and doesn't let up. It's criminally short, so if there were any breaks that would be a problem... long time fans of the band have been waiting 19 years for this.

First thing you'll notice on this EP is the production is extremely clean and polished - and the bass takes center stage which is unusual. The bass is thick and clear, almost kind of robotic and I love it. The drums also have a metallic sound to them - the whole thing has a cyber/mech vibe to it which works well for a Japanese band.

The vocals are super low and kind of hard to place. It's not a guttural like a lot of slam... almost like a pig squeal but low pitched instead of high? They're unique but fit perfectly with the ultra-down-tuned guitar tone.

All three of these songs are fast paced, frantic slam. The riffs are fast, with tremolo picking and at times an almost jazzy flair. The jazz motif is common in a lot of Japanese bands and emphasized even more by the prominent bass. There's no sample clips, no break downs, no intros or outros just crazy pounding for 9 minutes straight. I love it. Some of the most frantic riffs directly channel Vomit Remnants Supreme Entity.

The drum performance is excellent. The production gives the snare a metallic sound like I mentioned before, and the mastering gives the bass pedal prominence. The uniquely loud bass pedal and bass guitar work together to put a lot of bounce in these songs. Blast beats and plenty of ride cymbal come through in a tightly rehearsed sound without a single mistake. The drumming is great here.

Overall this is a fantastic EP worth adding to your collection. The only real criticism is it's microscopic length... a mere 9 minutes. That will definitely upset some people who've been waiting for new material for ages. But the material itself is solid. Worth buying.