Reviews of the latest heavy metal, extreme, hardcore and hard rock CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
Scoring
95-100: One of the best albums of the year (A+)
90-94: A (excellent)
80-89: B (good)
70-79: C (average)
60-69: D (disappointing or below average)
59 and below: F (sucks!)
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The UK mathcore band Beecher have recorded a complex and creative album. It is a roller coaster of tempo and time signature changes, progressive interludes and crushing riffs and precise musicianship. Beecher stands out in the metalcore field for their uniqueness and willingness to experiment. The album was produced by Converge's Kurt Ballou.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 1:15 PM
Bowar is a freelance music writer and the heavy metal editor for About.com, a New York Times company. He has written for Outburn, Amp, Loud Fast Rules, Caustic Truths, Snaggletooth, Explicity Intense and many other print and online publications.
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