Carnation - Where Death Lies

http://www.secret-face.com/

#FOR FANS OF: Brutal Death

Follow-up from 'Chapel of Abhorrence' and not a bad one to say the least! The music is "B" average in my humble opinion. I just thought that I'd write about the first release to pave way into developing verbiage on their next album here, 'Where Death Lies'. So, songwriting wise they're pretty keen on ingenuity and unique riff-writing. It no longer sounds like Corpsegrinder on vocals, it's sounds more like Alex via Krisiun. But in any case, all of this was worth a listen to or more! I'm happy to say all 9 tracks were good given their reputation on the first one with writing good songs. I think the diversity is here, too.

I like the overall sound to this album, the quality at least. And everything seems to fit well. It isn't all fast it's got the aggression to it, but then again has it's mild pieces as well. But overall, good death metal. Good in the sense of diversifying. I like that about this, it makes it so much more interesting as a listener and fan of their music. I can say that the name of the band is a little atypical for death metal, but ok I get it. So yes, 'Where Death Lies' was actually referred to me by a fellow friend and I pretty much liked it upon my first listen to this. I think their songwriting or riff-writing is all unique. And good leads to say the least.

Production quality was awesome be it that all of the music and vocals were mixed in properly. This album was about long enough (40 minutes) but I would've liked more. That in a sense is alright. I didn't take off points for that fact. But yeah, Carnation has some guitar work that is pretty innovative. The brutality factor is there as well! But about as good as the first release. I'm convinced that listening to it more and more makes me like it even more and more. They have such a way of writing the riffs that are damn cool and interesting. Hearing all of this makes me want to refer others to this album, ABSOLUTELY.

If you've got a listen to on Spotify, I think it's enough to make you want the CD itself. Even if you don't, you can still take a listen and draw your own conclusion about the quality of this release. If not, that's alright. But at least you'd given it a chance. If you've liked it, maybe if you collect CD's you'd want this alongside your collection. I had to get the CD because I though similar of what I thought about the first album. And that was the quality of the riffs and recording. I've much become a fan of this band and I'm looking forward to future releases by them to add to their utmost sense of quality in songwriting. Check it out! (Death8699)

(Season of Mist - 2020)
Score: 74

https://carnation.bandcamp.com/album/where-death-lies

Carnation - Chapel of Abhorrence

http://www.secret-face.com/

#FOR FANS OF: Swedish Death, Grave

Not that far-off from the voice resembling that of to which is Cannibal Corpse's frontman in the 5-piece Belgium based band, Carnation. I've been listening to this quite a bit and the guitars undoubtedly sound like Sweden revisited in the death metal bound band here. I've gotten the courage to take a shot at venting about this debut LP. I've had to capture the whole essence of the album which I've held in high esteem. That is, since day 1 that I got it a physical copy. Not only because I collect CD's, but because I prefer supporting the band and the music industry as a whole. I did not, however see the same greatness in their new release (2020).

If they could do this one again I'd greatly appreciate it! The music and voice is what drew me in and I do like the fact that there are 5 members here because there's more devotion time-wise to the overall outcome. I've found that not only is the music superb, but the rest of the effort by each and all members to be indigenous to this masterpiece debut. The guitar riffs sunk deep in my brain and it seemed that everything put forward to here (music, vocals, bass, production & mixing) to be a wholeheartedly great effort to the band's musical entourage. They grasp in what it takes to be given greatness by a musical protégé.

The tempos are all different but it's a straightforward sound that ultimately is their own showing the much talked about Swedish sound (which I covered) but the vocals sounding that to of Cannibal Corpse's frontman, Corpsegrinder. But they have their own sort of twist here the musical aspect hits home with stunning work. Stunning in the sense I mean originality of the guitar tracks even though they do show a lot of their influences are not Belgium based but Swedish based. They really make their units toned with their pedal which makes that sound I've been discussing here thereof.

If Carnation sounds too much like the flower, you're mistaken. It's this Belgium based death metal act that's got their own sense in this genre. Yes you can be a modern day listener that doesn't want to buy CD's anymore then fine! You can check this out of YouTube or Spotify. But to capture the supreme essence, get the physical copy and blare it out of your boombox! These guys needed more of an introduction to better equip you to what a debut should and does sound like on here. With musical influences that are diverse, Carnation racks it up with one helluv a punch that easily resonates. Check it out! (Death8699)

(Season of Mist - 2018)
Score: 78

https://carnation.bandcamp.com/album/chapel-of-abhorrence