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1. Blackened Seas
2. Arm Of The Curse
3. Hellwish Massacre
4. The Dying Day
5. Sorrow Runs
6. No Heaven Just Hillsides
7. Between The Rows
8. Iron Wizard
9. Face The Forgiveness
10. Dancing With The Dead
Blind Eye Era have released their debut self titled album. This album shows the band in a very industrial metal way, complete with electronics, very reminiscent of early 200's nu-metal bands. These guys have a similar sound and style to that of bands like Orgy, Crossbreed and Pitchshifter. So if you like any of these bands, you could really like this band. They have done a pretty good job here.
When looking at the recording quality of this alum, the album has been recorded to a fairly decent quality. The vocals seem to have a bit of a lesser quality that you can hear within the album. these seem to have been recorded quieter and not as crisp as the instruments. The instrumentation on this album isn't too bad to be honest. At times it feel pretty average, and then shows points of just going all for it. You can certainly tell that the band can play and has good solid work all over the album, so thats great.
Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are not bad. There are hints of very powerful range, and being able to hold the notes for quite awhile, but all in all it feels like its right in the middle area. It may be the recording or the vocals themselves, but they sound like they are lacking in the tone or musicality of the singing. all in all not bad. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs of loss, relationships, loneliness, and death. These are topics that music heavier bands talk about, so it should be relatable to the listener. you can understand what he's singing about too so its nice that you can get the full understanding of the lyrics.
If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Face The Forgiveness" your attention, as this is the best song on the album, and really encapsulates the full fell of the album in one song. You will get the idea of the album with this one.
Blind Eye Era have made a debut album that really introduces you to the band, and gives them something to work from. These songs also give them material to get out and play shows. These guys have gone a pretty good job on this album, and I'm glad to have heard it. Can't wait to see what they come up with next. Listen to this album for yourself to get your own view of these guys. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)
Genre: Industrial/Metal/Hard Rock
Release Date: October 12th, 2008
Location: Goderich, Ontario
Label: None
