Pist-on

#1 (Fierce)
by Scott Hefflon

Brooklyn’s Pist•On draw inspiration from two distinct sources, and the result is interesting to say the least. “Parole” opens the disc with a Master of Puppets-era growl, yet the fat-sounding guitars are more reminiscent of Type O Negative. Subsequent tracks show the latter to be a heavy influence in both production (conveniently provided by Type O guitarist/co-producer Josh Silver) and moody breaks. But Pist•On don’t rest lightly there, they go on to explore a myriad of styles and sounds, creating a confusingly diverse album. The underlying themes are dark, heavy, and aggressive, but the execution varies widely.