As I Lay Dying are a metalcore group from San Diego and Shadows are Security is their third studio album. Since changing their guitar and bass players since the 2nd album you can see a distinct difference in style however the bottom line is this is still metalcore and Shadows are Security is ... Read review
Advantages: A good metalcore band that are very underrated Disadvantages: Still in bands such as Triviums shadow
...group from San Diego and Shadows are Security is their third studio album. Since changing their guitar and bass players since the 2nd album you can see a distinct difference in style however the bottom line is this is still metalcore and Shadows are Security is a no holds barred showing of jus what this genre should sound like.
For fans of: Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Chimaira, Still Remains and Mendeed.
The quintet ... ...- Vocals
Clint Norris - Bass
Jordan Mancino - Drums
Phil Sgrosso - Guitar
The Cd case itself has weird and wonderful splodges of paint to create such things as a faceless woman which fits with the overall theme of the album. The themes include such things as lonliness and losing friends and the artwork reflects that. The inlay has a picture of the band and full lyric listings as its doubtful you will be able to ... more
As I Lay Dying are a metalcore group from San Diego and Shadows are Security is their third studio album. Since changing their guitar and bass players since the 2nd album you can see a distinct difference in style however the bottom line is this is still metalcore and Shadows are Security is a no holds barred showing of jus what this genre should sound like.
For fans of: Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Chimaira, Still Remains and Mendeed.
The quintet consist of: Nick Hypa - Guitar Tim Lambesis - Vocals Clint Norris - Bass Jordan Mancino - Drums Phil Sgrosso - Guitar
The Cd case itself has weird and wonderful splodges of paint to create such things as a faceless woman which fits with the overall theme of the album. The themes include such things as lonliness and losing friends and the artwork reflects that. The inlay has a picture of the band and full lyric listings as its doubtful you will be able to tell most of the time what the vocalist is saying.
Tracklist:
1. Meaning In Tragedy - 3:12
The powerful backing tune makes for an excellent opening to the album. The drum work is outstanding and the same can be said for bass work. Lambesis bellows out his intentions on the album from the word go in one of the cd's better songs. This lightning paced introduction to the album defines the metalcore genre down to a tee. For those being introduced to As I Lay Dying this is a great opening and insight to what the band has to offer. Not a song for those who do not like the genre but a good addition to anyones collection that does. 5/5
Follows on seamlessly from the previous song and without the pause in between you would be forgiven for thinking it was the same song. It is very much the same style however that doesn't necessarily mean its a bad thing as this song add a bit more from the vocals differentiating between hardcore shouting to the slightly more melodramatic chorus. Another of the albums better songs. 5/5
Again the repetitive drum beats and double bass kicks are instantly recognizable in a song that has a lot in common with Avenged Sevenfold's first two albums in term of vocalistic style and guitar riffs. Following on from the previous two songs this is another very decent song. 4/5
The longest song on the album so far but just not long enough! In my opinion this is the albums greatest work and its rare a metalcore song could be classed as an anthem but I don't think any heavy metal fan would be able to disagree. Excellent backup vocals with a good mix of guttural bellowing and melodic singing to portray the meaningful lyrics. Its the sort of song you would sit at work with in your head all day. The guitar work is neat and the riffs excellent. This is a good song to introduce those interested in the metalcore genre to. 5/5
So far so good then but As I Lay Dying begin to lose it half way through the album for just a bit in the form of the shortest song on the disk. It was always going to be hard to follow on from The Darkest Nights and although this song isn't bad it lacks the quality from what was prior to it. The drum rhythm is thunderous and the guitar work pretty good as well but the song just doesn't seem to flow as well as what has played already. It does however contain the first of only two guitar solos the album has to offer. 3/5
Another fast song with a nice rhythm but it doesn't quite manage to pick the album back up off its feet. Its a decent enough song but nothing special and probably one that will be skipped on your playlist more often than not. Better than that which it has proceeded but definitely not As I Lay Dying at their best. 3.5/5
A slow opening is the building blocks for what is possibly the albums most melodramatic song. The opening is following by a blast of screaming which is pretty much expected but the rhythm remains quite slow throughout. Its possibly what you would expect a love song to song like if your partner preferred you to shout at them rather than write them a romantic poem. The lyrics have meaning and are well put across. This song is the first signs that As I Lay Dying is coming into their best again. 4/5
And if you needed any more confirmation of that last statement then this song is it. A nice guitar rhythm is backed up by outstanding riffs and a good drum give and take beat. Clean melodic vocals are coupled with the usual bellows to give the song a sense of completion. One of my personal favorites from the band 5/5
If there was a song on the album that would make a good mosh pit then it would be this one. fast and furious riffs and frantic guitar work make for a very decent song which includes the albums second guitar solo. The usual vocalistic style applies. One for an angry mood. 5/5
The annoying squeal of an instrument seemingly being killed is soon covered up as the song opens into a explosive combination of heavy riffs and other frantic guitar work. The vocalist gives it his very best all the way through the song giving his lungs a real work out. This is the song in which the albums names sake comes from and is another very good effort. 4/5
A mixture of slow and fast rhythm right the way through with a good opening of furious drum kicks and lightning riffs. This song shows off the bands instrumental talents as stylistically the song includes everything a metalcore song should have. Vocals are slightly below standard on this however the tune pastes over that problem. 4/5
This is the albums final and longest song but that may only because it literally takes minute and a half to get going. The slow, steady buzzing and background voices is what introduces this song before everything goes quiet.... only to explode with some good guitar work with crushing riffs. The style is mayhem as the song constantly switches from slow to fast and between heavy and melodic but it all comes together in a very neat and complete way. Its an excellent sign off to a good album as Lambesis bellows out his closing statements. The final beats sound as though a system is failing as the final beats fade out and leave us waiting to here what is next for As I Lat Dying. 5/5
For fans of the metalcore genre i would recommend the purchase of this album as you should be able to get it rather inexpensively. The album does not really offer a lot new and you will be saying "i've heard this sort of stuff before" or "they sound like..." and It is true the band is overshadowed by the likes of Trivium and Chimaira but this is still a very good effort from a band still really trying to find their feet. They have talent and will make it to future main stages at festivals and this album is evidence that my statement is true. Well worth a listen if your a fan but if your not then don't bother as it will only make you dislike it more.
Advantages: Impressive melodies and brutal vocals with strong lyrics Disadvantages: Some fans of metalcore may be put off by the band having a religious background
...mysterious skull hiding behind the shadows of a crescent moon, which incorporates some modern grunge splatter brushing and texture effects, by artist and designer Jacob Bannon. Album Packaging: Great inlay and presentation. As 'Shadows Are Security' kicked off with 'Meaning In Tragedy'. my first impressions were clear from the outset - this album would prove to be something special and something new for the genre which was currently slowly dying. ... ...Sevenfold, Still Remains, In Flames, Shadows Fall, At The Gates. Album track list: 1. "Meaning In Tragedy" - 3:13 2. "Confined" - 3:12 3. "Losing Sight" - 3:24 4. "The Darkest Nights" - 3:52 5. "Empty Hearts" - 2:49 6. "Reflection" - 3:12 7. "Repeating Yesterday" - 4:02 8. "Through Struggle" - 3:59 9. "The Truth of My Perception" - 3:06 10. "Control is Dead" - 2:56 11. "Morning Waits" - 3:56 12. "Illusions" - 5:48 Recommended tracks; "Meaning In ...
Lehen 18.06.2009
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Product details
Title
Shadows Are Security
Performer
As I Lay Dying
Genre
Heavy Metal
Release Date
13/06/2005
Original Release Year
2005
Label / Distributor
Metal Blade / Plastic Head
Engineer
Steve Russell
Producer
Tim Lambesis
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
39841452228
Catalogue Number
398414522
Additional notes
Album Notes
As I Lay Dying: Clint Norris (vocals, bass instrument); Tim Lambesis (vocals); Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hipa (guitar); Jordan Mancino (drums). Recording information: Big Fish Studios, Encinitas, California (2005). Formed in Southern California and forged on the road, As I Lay Dying appeared as prominent players in a new wave of American metal. Not content to draw upon a single influence, the band pulls from early thrash, the Gothenburg (Sweden) style of death metal, and hardcore. What sets them apart from other bands of the metalcore genre is their dynamic song structure. Where they could get away with simple verse/chorus/verse templates, SHADOWS ARE SECURITY constantly shakes things up with new sounds and textures. Dual guitars carry the melody while Tim Lambesis' screaming vocals provide guttural aggression. "Empty Hearts" has Jordan Mancino's very musical drums doubling the guitar parts and propelling the song at breakneck speed. "Repeating Yesterday" is a brief respite from the chaos with a mid-tempo pulse and piano-accented ending. After a minute-and-a-half of tension-building static and feedback the final track "Illusions" explodes to life; using a more dissonant tone and treated vocal, it's the most hardcore moment on the album. The guitar fades out with a Doppler effect giving the impression that As I Lay Dying are pulling away from the pack and leaving everyone else in their wake.
Album Reviews
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.48) - "[T]he band manage the rare feat of being relentlessly crushing and effortlessly catchy..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Meaning In Tragedy
2.
Confined
3.
Losing Sight
4.
Darkest Nights
5.
Empty Hearts
6.
Reflection
7.
Repeating Yesterday
8.
Through Struggle
9.
Truth Of My Perception
10.
Control Is Dead
11.
Morning Waits
12.
Illusions
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