Vocalist Rose Elliot’s strong, rich voice reminds me a bit of Tyson Meade (ex-Chainsaw Kittens). Having two percussionists gives them a quasi-tribal feel.
Chicago’s demented Ted gets a facelift. With programming assistance by Acumen’s Jamie Duffy, Beyond now sounds like Skrew, Fear Factory, and reheated Pantera.
Even with the machine parts and oil drums, the raw sound sources of Neubauten, the CD-ROM inside, and the hoarse, strained vocals, Babyland isn’t very good.