Secrets of the World

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Hardcore y Punk de la marca Reaper Records

• Marca: Reaper Records
• Categoría: Hardcore y Punk
• Dimensiones: 5.63 x 6.85 x 0.28 pulgadas
• Calificación: 5,0/5
• Valoraciones: 9

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• Dimensiones reportadas: 5.63 x 6.85 x 0.28 pulgadas (14.3 x 17.4 x 0.7 cm).
• Peso aproximado: 1.69 Onzas.
• Calificación promedio de 5,0/5.
• 9 valoraciones visibles.

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Reseña del editor No synopsis available. Críticas Even as the old saying goes, you can t judge a book by its cover, most readers of this website will associate Trapped Under Ice with the hangin-on-the-stoop promo picture that also adorned the band s 2007 demo 7". However, if you re coming into this review expecting a bashing on this band and a general dismissal of so-called tough-guy hardcore, you are mistaken. Even though this band plays a mix of NY-inspired hardcore mix of heaviness and groove, the simple truth is that it is done so well that it would be impossible to deny this band its place as one of the best bands currently playing hardcore. Delivering on the promise of its breakout 2007 Stay Cold 7", this debut full-length keeps things straight to the point. With no song making it to three minutes and six of the 12 tracks staying under two, the band is in it and out and never overstays its welcome, laying out a string of catchy and solid riffs underneath the vocalist s gritty take on urban decay and personal struggle. A clear standout of the record is the second track, Believe, which features catchy heavy riffs and a pessimistic look at urban life: No hope -- I can t believe. No hope. What s left to believe in? Believe in what I see, believe in hate, believe in sin. Lie, cheat, and steal -- in the name of death. Amazingly, the track segues into a sample from the musical Hairspray, with its bright and peppy lyric, Good morning Baltimore, every day s like an open door... The juxtaposition makes for a both compelling and humorous satire of the disparity of the realities of life in major urban cities. While the first half of this record does outshine the second half, it is still a solid release and shows the band delivering on its massive hype. --punknews.orgI probably don t know as much about this Baltimore hardcore outfit as I should, but after listening to Trapped Under Ice s latest full-length, I m going to be sure to keep them on my radar in the future. Secrets of the World consists of 12 solid tracks of thundering, bruising and grimy aggression in just over 22 minutes. Pulling in elements from urban giants Crown of Thorns, Madball and others, Trapped Under Ice mix in self-reflective, personal lyrics and a delivery that is ferocious, rapid fire and lasting.One of the great aspects of this album is that, while short in duration, each track is unique, leaving the listener shell shocked and itching for more. Thick guitars lay down wrong-side-of-the-tracks riffs along with billy club rhythms as the vocals are delivered with an honest and aggressive raspy assault. Get ready for a few elbows in the pit.See God See God opens up Secrets of the World with just under a minute and a half of groove oriented hardcore reminiscent of Terror. The initial riffing is massive and settle into a nice groove as the vocals come in. For a hardcore band there s some tremendous depth in the mix with layered guitars, vocal patterns and creative drum work.Believe If the opening series of riffs doesn t get you in a fit pumping groove, I m not sure anything will. The vocal delivery and overall groove give the first half of this song a feel similar early Raised Fist. A vocal shift provided by T.A.D. of the band Stout and darker series of riffs serve as a dramatic change in the band s attitude and presentation.American Dreams American Dreams starts off with a raucous series of riffs and aggressive drum work over the first 20 seconds before the raw vocals come in. Head banging, marching riffs at :45 will have you prepared nicely for the explosion of activity at the one minute mark.TUI An overall darker tone envelops TUI as the band gets off to an aggressive start with massive riffs and driving drums. Guest vocals on this one are provided by Ryan Banahan giving a nice change up that s not overly drastic. The 1:30 mark sees some pummeling riffs to end out the song.Gemini Distant guitars get this next one going as the band builds up to a thundering bit of drum work and thick riffs. This is one heavy ass song. The vocal delivery is nicely varied from standard shout to aggressive rapid fire vehemence. The gang vocals on this one really make it that much more powerful and in your face.Too True Too True starts off with rolling drum work and a bit of thick bass for the opening 20 seconds before driving, catchy riffs and the vocals come in with a fury. There are nice series of tempo shifts throughout this short track that ll keep you on your toes and ready for the next gang shout. And then, wait... is that a lead!? The guitar work just after the start of the second minute is a welcome surprise and shows that these guys are quite capable of more than your standard hardcore mosh.The Vortex/Eye Hand The Vortex starts off this two track combo with thick bass, lots of reverb and steady drum work before the group gets into a punishing groove. The instrumental only lasts about 50 seconds or so. Trapped Under Ice waste no time on Eye Hand immediately opening up the song with raw vocals and chugging riffs. The guitars just before the one minute mark and thick and chunky. The song ends at the 1:30 mark just as quickly as it started.From Birth There s some memorable guitar work to open up this next one as a thick bass line warbles in the background. It also has some seriously dark tones and overall feel. The long reverb, thick bass and solo vocals around the 1:30 mark are a nice touch before massive riffs join back in.Titus Reverb and slow, thick bass open up Titus as some beefy riffs and heavy drums come into play. There are some nice --mouthforwar.netA funny story exists behind the reason this record ended up in my hands. But for the sake of time, let s just say I repeatedly read tweets from New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert in regards to how awesome this record was. For what it s worth, the guy knows his stuff. Trapped Under Ice make a wallop of a statement in the twelve brooding hardcore tracks making up Secrets of the World. Maybe not straying too far outside of the box doing it, but certainly punching you in the jaw with every crunching riff that pours out of your speakers.Opening with the mid-tempo bruiser See God, you ll quickly catch onto the band s formula of combining pummeling riffs with gritty, yet decipherable vocals. Believe is a prime example of this, keeping things catchy and crunchy throughout the track, setting up for a respectable breakdown to finish things off nicely. What you get here doesn t reach beyond what you should expect. No ridiculous over-riffing from the guitars or speedy kit work just raw hardcore. That isn t to say these guys don t know what they are doing with their instruments, as this record will certainly prove, but they certainly know not to overwrite hardcore. TUI turns up the tempo, throwing in sporadic accents amongst the buzzing guitars and changing up the game a bit. However, the chaotic Too True comes down hard with frenzied guitars to break away from the straightforward approach found through most of the album. You can imagine the pure ferocity of a Trapped Under Ice show through moments like the opening of From Birth, where things get big and open during the opening riff. But, things go back to the usual with the last few tracks, capitalizing on slower, maniacal hardcore that pleads you to get up and mosh.So in the end, perhaps taking someone s word about something on Twitter might not be a completely insane idea. However, Chad s background in hardcore might make him a more worthy person to trust than asking some random person about what to do with your life. Seriously though, enjoy this record. Just try not to hurt anyone.[By: Jason Gardner]Rating: 4/5 --wonkavisionmagazine

Detalles del producto Dimensiones del producto : 5,63 x 6,85 x 0,28 pulgadas; 1,69 Onzas Fabricante : Reaper Records Producto en Tienda desde : Agosto 8, 2009 Etiqueta : Reaper Records ASIN : B002FEUNT2 Número de discos : 1 Clasificación en los más vendidos de Yaxa: nº160,982 en CDs y Vinilo (Ver el Top 100 en CDs y Vinilo) nº14,441 en Metal nº14,610 en Rock Alternativo (CDs y Vinilo) nº70,415 en Rock (CDs y Vinilo) Opiniones de clientes: 5.0 5.0 de 5 estrellas 9 calificaciones Dimensiones del producto : 5,63 x 6,85 x 0,28 pulgadas; 1,69 Onzas Fabricante : Reaper Records Producto en Tienda desde : Agosto 8, 2009 Etiqueta : Reaper Records ASIN : B002FEUNT2 Número de discos : 1