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Title:
Confessions
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Album
Released:
22 Sep 2009 (US), 29 Sep 2009 (UK)
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Pillar: S: (n) column, pillar ((architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure). Interesting band name; although in fairness I'm probably the last person who can say anything about funny names, but it does make it hard to rely on good old Wikipedia to find out about the band. So we'll go straight into the music.
The version of the album I have, didn't have the intro track so, for me, the album kicked in abruptly which actually works really well. It's kind of like how the best books are started, not with the old...
Read More Pillar: S: (n) column, pillar ((architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure). Interesting band name; although in fairness I'm probably the last person who can say anything about funny names, but it does make it hard to rely on good old Wikipedia to find out about the band. So we'll go straight into the music.
The version of the album I have, didn't have the intro track so, for me, the album kicked in abruptly which actually works really well. It's kind of like how the best books are started, not with the old 'Once upon a time' but as though you are already 5 pages in. Fire On The Inside sets the tone for an melodic attitude filled album with some great beats and guitar riffs but this isn't where the album actually leads.
By third track Secrets and Regrets we have reached a more rocky-movie style sound, you know the kind of soundtrack that's playing over a Transformers trailer to emphasise the action and intensity the film will contain. Further into the album this move into the softer side goes even further with Will You Be There sounding like it could have come from Irish newcomers The Script. By final track You Are Not The End we have entered into Linkin Park territory with some shouting verses giving way to more harmonised chorus'.
On paper it sounds like a really bizarre mix of influences that would never work together but, you know what? It really does. The journey may not be one you would choose to take for yourself but it is totally worth it for the journey as a whole and for the little gems you will find on the way.
This is a great album, maybe not what I would call 'alt-metal-come-hard-alternative' as their website may describe them, but with two new members it's understandable that their sound may change. And change doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Review By Suzanne Physick
LTTM Rating 4 out of 5 Stars
Stand out tracks
Secrets and Regrets
Will You Be There
Lose It
