Shadows Are Security (Special Edition/+DVD) [Digipak] - As I Lay Daying

Advantages: A good metalcore band that are very underrated
Disadvantages: Still in bands such as Triviums shadow

...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... Read review

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Advantages: Great production, awe inspiring agressive/clean singing with TRUE feeling, modern, fresh
Disadvantages: Not quite as good as their stunning debut

...King* 13. My Shadow * = Bonus Tracks exclusive to this package This new direction that the band have opened up on 'Revolver' has been followed with the album 'The Dead Eye', this one progresses the style further and further still, unfortunately that meant less of the thrashing, they have managed to retain their undeniable heaviness however! Onto the mindblowing artwork, and boy are you in for a treat with the Special Edition. The artwork was produced by Frode Sylthe (Friktion) and is very simplistic, yet striking. The use and mixture of red, white and black make the digipak really stand out. The imagery is very aggressive with (Not real) mutilated corpses, blood, Knuckledusters, maces and other aggresive weapons and scenes etc. This alternative is entirely different from the artwork provided to the standard edition with its... Read review

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Advantages: Very emotional album, You'll want to carry it everywhere
Disadvantages: Enjoyment limited by environment.

...the down side to Mew is that you can't help but feel one day the album will lose its magic. For now at least, '...And the Glass Handed Kites' still holds a special place in my heart, my record collection, and Mew remain one of my all time favourite bands. ------------- * The Album* --------------- This album has no space between its tracks, meaning this is a continuous assault of sound (almost). Some may find this a little obtrusive, especially as there are very few listener friendly tracks within. Be warned though, this is not background music, it desires, and deserves your full attention to be fully appreciated and enjoyed. Some track elements almost serve as introductions, leading flawlessly into the next. I can't categorize this album by genre as I have no idea what genre they are classed as, but Mew are the only band I have ever... Read review

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