D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.

While I do enjoy it still, definitely not their best. I do think it's neat the the first letter of each track spells the album title.

The title track begins the record, smooth ominous acoustic entrance. From there it breaks free with good force from the riffs and drums, the vocals are nice. I like the riff/groove approaching the midpoint, definitely grew over the years. The solo passage has a cerebral quality to the shred at first which is fun before thrashing around. Maybe a smidge long but I enjoy regardless.

"Elevator To Hell" hits with more thrashy groove. I like how it continues on the verses. The tone is nice for me, solid riffing as well. It does come together all around is more standard but I also think it rounds itself out nicely as it moves too. I like the beefy heaviness in the second half. Sharp leadwork and soloing.

"Vicious Circle - The 7 Deadly Sins" enters a little slower, an ominous build. Good speed once it takes off, although the riffing is more by the numbers. It still works pretty well, mildly catchy in places with tight soloing. "Offenders Of The Throne" steamrolls nicely, smooth double bass attack before throwing some groove on the grill. The approach here is a nice pace change, maybe standard still as well but nice. Pretty beefy till close, tight soloing still.

"Last Desperate Scream" bounces in with some nice groove, this has some of that 90s thrash flare which may or may not be a good thing depending on the person. Smooth once it increases in speed, decent thrashy melody. The vocals are fun, as is the soloing once again. "Urge (The Greed of Gain)" Is a nice one, keeps it consistent still. The riffing has a nice rising quality to it. I do like the chorus cadence, pretty standard but it hits nicely enough. The solo dances supremely here, I think it fits well and goes a little extra.

"The Violation Of Morality" rolls in with pleasant energy. The vocal attack here is nice, love the gang shouts when they use them. While more standard it does have great lively energy, another fun solo. Excellent speed as it increases in pressure for the second half. Nice work.

"Inner Indulgence" is another one that that grew over time, I enjoy the opening riff as it builds into the verses. Fairly catchy as well, I like the slower approach too, kind of has that 90s flavor going on. Pleasant tune. "Odyssey Of Frustration" is fun, I like the move for soloing much sooner, gives it some firepower and fury. The verses are a bit more standard but it's also another one that grew over time, decently catchy in the chorus element. The solos continue to be pleasant and face melting. Solid track.

"No One Shall Survive" closes the record, decent but more standard build. I like the zany lead guitar before the verse begins. Decent quick pace, the riff is pretty nice. It gets better as it moves along the riffing is more lowkey but lovely in execution. Solid close for sure.

Quite nice, more formulaic certainly but I enjoy the sound.