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Entombed - Morning Star

Blasphemous & Heavy - 95%

Justin_Bork, September 3rd, 2005

Before I review, I have to note that this album seems to be inspired from the 1997 film 'The Devil's Advocate' staring Al Pachino and Keanu Reeves. I say this because alot of the lyrics are direct quotes from the mentioned film, also the song titles seem to be named after certain moments from the film. So, maybe this album can be called a "concept album". Anyways, on to the music :)

Musically, this is Entombed's 'back to basics' album. They don'y go back to their thrashy death metal days completely (there are a few songs of the style), but mostly they go back to their Wolverine Blues sound which brought them their biggest commercial success. 12 tracks of crushing, satantic themed 'Death'n'Roll'. Their signature raw but heavy gutiar tone is still here, and L.G. Pretrov sounds ferocious and convincing while screaming his satanic lines. Bass and drumming are what they usually are with this band, crushing and tight.

This is a pretty consistant album, nothing here really makes you think "filler", it's all generally strong material, though some songs are higher than others. Such as the opener 'Chief Rebel Angel' which is just deliciously blasphemous, and features are great dramatic riff. Another highlight is the very fast 'Ensemble of the Restless', excellent.

If this album sounds like generic satanic metal, watch the aformentioned film, it seems to make sense of the album and puts images and thoughts to it, which always helps. Even if this is all eerie coincidence, it's a lovely film all the same. So check out this album! It's Entombed at their best.

Recomended Listening: 'Chief Rebel Angel','I for an Eye', 'Ensemble of the Restless', 'Out of Heaven'.