Almost all the songs are non-album and exclusive to this release, so hardcore fans will want to check things out. Most of the songs are pretty good, too.
O.C. harmonies track non-committal emo tunes. Sporadic death metal chugging and hardcore double bass add some flavor to songs painted with the same brush.
Huge and clear, but with none of the essential rock ‘n’ roll grit scrubbed away. New singer Johnny Weills’ feel for bluesier rock music opens up new avenues.
Pretty much the final word in the metal opera sweepstakes, the apex of achievement and effort versus the disproportionately minimal attention this will get.