Psy:Code - Delusion
Psy:Code are a difficult band the classify. From the sound of their debut album, Delusion, they sound a bit like industrial, modern, hardcore, and even groove metal thrown in. From the opening track, "Fundamental State Of Mind," fans will be able to tell that Psy:Code's state of mind is aggression, aggression, aggression. But, it's not senseless aggression. For those who listen to Fear Factory or Raunchy, one knows what kind of aggression that Psy:Code perform. By using pounding drums, chugging guitars that sometimes sound very melodic, and raging screams. However, the groove factor is what makes this listen so enjoyable. Take the chugging factor of tracks like "Web Of Lies" or "Friend Of Teena" and it is downright addicting. While it does get a bit on the repetitive side, one can't help but nod their head to it at the same time even if they get annoyed by it.
There are also a handful of more aggressive, straightforward metal tracks on the album. "Fundamental State Of Mind" and "No Regrets" are fast paced numbers that carry the music through speed and aggression. These are great mosh pit songs that, while lacking the groove of the other tracks, feature a few interlude solos that really bring out the melodic side of the band, especially when the keyboards are present. On "Fundamental" there aren't used exclusively or heavily, but more as 'background' sound to add some industrial/ ambiant effects to the music. "Set It Loose" shows a different kind of industrial side due to the fuzzy sound of the guitars and the slide effects... plus there is that brief introductory clip that is sadly overused in music that industrial bands put out (the one with a laugh and then a brief 'Now'). It is times like these when Psy:Code takes on a moniker similar to Threat Signal, with the vocals being blended between screaming and singing while the guitars blend into a seamless stream of notes that act as a melodic white noise effect before going back to chugging away.
Whatever one calls this... many who check this album out will not be able to deny how enjoyable it is despite genre differences. It takes everything that makes mainstream metal good and puts it together for a very fun ride. The chugging rhythm of the album is what really drives the listener, making this a great album to work out or walk to because it just keeps pumping the listener along with every beat. Mighty Music Records have really found a gem with this band, and hopefully they will continue to keep that same energy up without becoming too repetitive with their future work.
There are also a handful of more aggressive, straightforward metal tracks on the album. "Fundamental State Of Mind" and "No Regrets" are fast paced numbers that carry the music through speed and aggression. These are great mosh pit songs that, while lacking the groove of the other tracks, feature a few interlude solos that really bring out the melodic side of the band, especially when the keyboards are present. On "Fundamental" there aren't used exclusively or heavily, but more as 'background' sound to add some industrial/ ambiant effects to the music. "Set It Loose" shows a different kind of industrial side due to the fuzzy sound of the guitars and the slide effects... plus there is that brief introductory clip that is sadly overused in music that industrial bands put out (the one with a laugh and then a brief 'Now'). It is times like these when Psy:Code takes on a moniker similar to Threat Signal, with the vocals being blended between screaming and singing while the guitars blend into a seamless stream of notes that act as a melodic white noise effect before going back to chugging away.
Whatever one calls this... many who check this album out will not be able to deny how enjoyable it is despite genre differences. It takes everything that makes mainstream metal good and puts it together for a very fun ride. The chugging rhythm of the album is what really drives the listener, making this a great album to work out or walk to because it just keeps pumping the listener along with every beat. Mighty Music Records have really found a gem with this band, and hopefully they will continue to keep that same energy up without becoming too repetitive with their future work.
- Fundamental State Of Mind
- Prodical Fuckr
- Cut The Queen
- Friend Of Teena
- The Silent Majority
- My Scenario Verge
- Web Of Lies
- No Regrets
- As We Fall
- Do It
- Set It Loose
Mighty Music Records
Reviewer: Colin McNamara
Oct 18, 2010
Oct 18, 2010
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