This EP is very underrated in my opinion, not only in mahciu’s discography, but in mathcore/ screamo as a whole.
The original 2006 release of this has 3 songs, but the 2020 release, which is what this rating and review is for, has three more songs that are up to the same standard. The new songs add a lot more variety and weight to this project, and the 12 minutes of runtime is enough to solidify this as one of my favourite releases ever.
Its mahciu, so the screams are obviously ... read more
This is such a special album, and I can't even begin to describe how much it inspires me.
The performances on this album are so emotional and expressive from all members. The screams are passionate and despairing, and the songwriting is absolutely devastating. What makes it even more hard hitting, is that there is a slight feeling of hope, with some of the songwriting feeling a bit lighter. For example, the ending of the seventh song or the lead guitar on the fifth.
The actual playing on ... read more
Billy Woods is one of my favourite hip-hop artists at the moment and this album perfectly shows why. The unique, dark, acoustic and jazzy production on this record paired with his almost spoken word and aggressive style of rapping separates Billy from anyone else I have ever heard. His lyricism on this record is honestly amazing, with immersive storytelling that never gets boring. As someone who usually focuses on the production in hip-hop more than the lyrics, Billy woods has opened my eyes ... read more