On one hand, The Sin Committee stick to a bygone era of nu-metal with relatively simple riffs with downtuned riffs and strong bass rhythms, at least initially. The idea of listening to another nu-metal band in 2009 would probably immediately turn off many potential listeners almost immediately, including myself, however, after only a few minutes, what once may have been considered rehashed garbage has now transformed into a wonder of progression and depth. Confess, from the fantastic packaging down to each and every song is but a morsel of something that could potentially make humungous waves in the international metal scene.

Most noteable across the entire album, is the meaty bass playing of Willem Elbers who almost outweighs the guitars on several occasions. I am a bass proponent, so anytime a band has the balls to turn the bass up, my level of respect immediately increases. Here though, unlike bands like Primus or Overkill where they live on moments where the bass rips a path, The Sin Committee has written riffs that breathe with the music, and do exactly what the bass is designed to do. There is no oppression here, there is just merely magnification to increase the volume and depth of every tune. Many bands are discovering the limitless potential of the bass, especially in metal. It has been under-utilized for SO many years, in every genre of music, but that is a problem Confess has cured with flying colors.

Other standout aspects of this EP are the vocals of Joris Bod, who isn’t especially a great singer, but his style fits this music very well. Joris’ voice is almost haunting in its quality, and refuses to engage in nasally bullshit or gravelly leatherthroated grumbling. This is subdued melody that seeks to become an instrument in the ensemble instead of its centerpiece; I love this. In addition, the drums and guitar work are fabulous with some great, crunchy progression that is reminiscent of latter day Mastodon and Candlemass’ faster numbers. The melodies across the board, with every instrument, are wholly strong and really bring about an exotic execution that is hard to pinpoint anywhere else in the world of metal; it’s peppy stoner doom metal. Is that an oxymoron?

I am happy with Confess, I have a good time listening to it, and I can only wait in anticipation for their full length. What more could a metalhead want?

VERY GOOD

Top Tracks: Regression of Faith, Serious Adverse Event

Similar Artists: Mastodon, Tool, Gojira, Between the Buried and Me, Candlemass


http://allmetalresource.com/2009/07/31/review-the-sin-committee-confess-ep-2009/


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