It's time to head south of the border again, and I'm not talking about yo mama's loins either. Nope, it's for down-home, old-fashioned Death Metal fare. This album has been making the rounds on many a blog recently, and rightfully so, as it's quite fresh sounding. I know the words "fresh" and "old-fashioned" seem contradictory, but just trust me on this. What stands out to me is their use of auditory "space" and instrumental restraint. You see, most extreme bands have one speed: fast; having every instrument at full-bore at all times. That mindset makes for incredibly boring and "flat" sounding music. Denial don't fall into this trap, they allow time for "breathing-room" for you to better appreciate the faster parts.
The production is another standout, especially for a debut album from Mexico. The overall sound is huge and lush with a nice "roundess". Vocals and guitars are properly deep and bassy without any "boominess". There's some nice atmosphere during the breaks too. The drums are a little too low in the mix, but they still cut through. These guys walk serveral fine lines, but the result is a unique, heavy, and still listenable album.
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