Infernal Poetry's previous album, Beholding The Unpure was a stroke of chaotic genius, which gave me high hopes for this album. Ultimately, it was a setup for disappointment. An EP, released 3 years ago, contain 4 of the 13 songs found on their latest album. In truth it is less than 13, as there are a few instrumental interludes and disclaimers as well, making the actual song count closer to 10.The tragedy of it all is that the EP contain 2 of the only 4 decent song on this album. That means they spent 3 years making 6 songs that are bland, boring and repetitive. Not a good statistic. Compared to Beholding The Unpure, this album is a step in the completely wrong direction. On their previous album, there was an abundance of great melodic parts contrasted beautifully against insane riffs that made up an ensemble of progressive songs. Instead they have substituted the progression and melodic elements with repetition, a verse-chorus-verse formular and boring generic crazy sounding riffs.
In fact, the Death Metal aspect seem to be drowning amongst the metalcore-ish constant chugging and more-screaming-than-growling vocals. Infernal Poetry has proven that they can do better, and it pains me how much of a let down this album is. The few songs that are actually listenable doesn't hold up to the greatness of their previous album and I doubt they will get many listens in the future.
So in conclusion, leave this one be and go buy their previous abum that I've mentioned here instead, as it is better in every aspect. I will be getting their next album for sure, as I know these guys can play, but I will be fearing the worst. I just hope the world doesn't have to wait 4 fucking years again!
