Saturday, October 5, 2013

Smile Empty Soul - Chemicals - Album Review


Release date: October, 1, 2013
Genre: Alternative Rock/Post-Grunge
Overall Rating: 4/5
Producer: Eddie Whol
Label: Pavement Records/Two Disciples Entertainment
Origin: Los Angeles, California U.S.A
Recommended Tracks: "Black and Blue" "Swim" "New Low"

Here’s Chemicals by Smile Empty Soul their sixth studio album just dropped out and I think this is an excellent opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings about one of the most underrated bands I’ve ever heard, and yeah don’t you think the same? Smile Empty Soul once played as a four piece band but originally they are a power trio, they recruited Mike Booth (Ex Cold) during the summer of 2006 and he was added as a second guitarist, by the spring of 2007 he had already left the band which was a mutual split between the remaining members. I’ve always had a special devotion and credibility to these sorts of bands or power trios, there’s a huge potential with only 3 members playing on stage that’s a big difference. Smile Empty Soul is one of those bands that always keep a low profile and don’t get much attention by the press also they have not been specially known for being into the top charts every time they release a new album. However this limitation has made Smile Empty Soul much more special, with “Chemicals” the band goes beyond rock melodic I feel so delighted because these guys have not lost any kind of essence or attitude even now they sound heavier and much more solid and consistent, the togetherness of the band is obviously one of the constants for all those who have followed the band when the first record came out back in 2003. Lyrically “Chemicals” is filled of personal experiences from the mastermind Sean Danielsen, the album opens up with a heavy riff “Black and Blue” it really blows your mind the fast drum tempos while listening to the haunting voice of the frontman just leave you freakin’ excited about what comes around. “False Alarm” the lead single off the record is enjoyable but I think the album has so much more to offer yet, the title track “Chemicals” is a kind of slow one and I like how Sean Cries out the first couple of words. “Swim” is one of my favorites the catchy-bitchy riff is just awesome and really puts you super excited and just in the mood to go to the mosh pit at the rock show. I highly recommend “Chemicals” even if you’re not a huge fan of the band this album is doubtlessly a great example of how a band can achieve success and keep talent without losing their style, they have remained a 3-piece band as well and musically we don’t have many bands offering a melodic side at least not in this way.


Aqui esta “Chemicals” de Smile Empty Soul su sexto disco de estudio que acaba de salir y yo creo que esta es una excelente oportunidad para expresar mis pensamientos y sentimientos sobre una de las mas bandas menos valoradas que he escuchado y si no piensan lo mismo? Alguna vez Smile Empty Soul toco como banda de 4 integrantes pero originalmente ellos son un power trio, ellos reclutaron a Mike Booth (Ex Cold) durante el verano de 2006 y fue agregado como segundo guitarrista, para la primavera de 2007 el dejo la banda con un acuerdo mutuo con los miembros restantes. Yo siempre le he tenido una especial devoción y credibilidad a este tipo de bandas o power trios, hay un enorme potencial con solo 3 miembros tocando en el escenario esa es una gran diferencia. Smile Empty Soul es de esas bandas que siempre mantienen un perfil bajo y no reciben mucha atención de parte de la prensa además no son especialmente conocidos por ocupar las listas de popularidad cada que lanzan nuevo disco. Sin embargo esta limitación ha hecho de Smile Empty Soul mucho mas especial, con “Chemicals” la banda va mas alla del rock melódico. Me siento muy deleitado por que estos chicos no han perdido escencia ni actitud incluso ahora suenan mas pesados y mucho mas solidos y consistentes, la unión de la banda es obviamente una de las constantes para todos aquellos que han seguido la banda cuando ese primer disco salio en 2003. Liricamente “Chemicals” esta llleno de experiencias personales del cerebro Sean Danielsen, el álbum abre con el riff pesado de “Black and Blue” realmente te alucina esos cambios rapidos de batería mientras escuchas la hipnotizante voz de Sean solo te deja ansioso de que mas vendrá. “False Alarm” el sencillo del álbum es disfrutable pero creo el álbum tiene aun mucho mas que ofrecer, la homónima “Chemicals” es algo lenta y me gusta como Sean comienza a medio gritar en las primeras letras de la canción. “Swim” es una de mis favoritas con ese riff pegadizo y electrizante es bastante sorprendente y realmente te pone lo suficientemente emocionado para ir al slam durante el show. Recomiendo ampliamente “Chemicals” incluso si no eres un gran fan de la banda este álbum es indudablemente un gran ejemplo de como una banda puede lograr éxito y mantener el talento sin perder el éxito, ellos se han mantenido como 3 integrantes también y musicalmente no tenemos muchas bandas ofreciendo un lado melódico al menos no en esta forma.






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