CATARACT’s previous album Kingdom, left me with mixed emotions. There were songs I liked much but also others that left me indifferent. Given this background I was really skeptic when I placed their new release in my cd player. To my surprise I was utterly disillusioned. Even from the first track it is obvious this band has grown from their previous release and they are now more mature and well bonded. Cataract is an album of well performed Metalcore with elements and influences from other genres and especially Death Metal. Tracks are demolishing and I am sure that when played live they must be overwhelming. Heavy rhythmic riffs are the basic ingredient of the band’s sound but rhythms vary. Truth is that we aren’t listening to something unique or pioneering. However CATARACT have managed to produce their own sound in Metalcore. The strongest point of the band are robust riffs and the amazing sound of Tue Madsen. In a nutshell CATARACT is a strong shot of Metalcore enhanced with amazing melodies and death metal bursts. If you’re a fan of the genre don’t miss out on this release. It’s the best CATARACT you’ve ever heard.
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\r\nVasilis Mazaris
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\r\nTranslated by Elena Mihailidou\r\n
