Vaux fulfill the promise Filter never made good on. Experimental rock bits are swirled into the metal base, appealing to folks weary of Tool’s whining.
The album that birthed the Cannibal Corpse sound and image: Sexually-based gore lyrics, intense technical sparring, and “how much can you take?” artwork.
The corners of the songs are packed with acidic guitar riffs and brightly-colored electronics, which, like Goren’s voice, are often goofy but never annoying.
20-year-old Bryce Avary (who wrote, performed, recorded the 10 songs on this debut), has the rare ability to craft simple yet touching tunes with quirky twists.