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Madder Mortem are probably one of Norway´s best kept secrets andits a bit puzzling, because the Madders music is magical. HopefullyRed In Tooth And Claw is the album to lift Madder Mortem out ofobscurity. Ever since dramatically shifting gears for their secondalbum All Flesh Is Grass, Agnete and co. have produced some of themost original, diverse, and well-written progressive metal in thebusiness, and Red In Tooth And Claw is no exception. MadderMortem`s style is not easy to describe succinctly; switchingeffortlessly from crushing grooves to uncomfortable dissonance toquiet contemplation or soaring beauty, they are experts atmanipulating your emotions with their skilful song-craft. Theone-two punch of "Blood On The Sand" and "If I Could" that open therecord showcase the Madders at their emotive peak, with off-kiltertiming and uncomfortable harmonies building towards dramaticreleases of tension. Though each runs for over five minutes, theshimmering guitars and arpeggiated bass-lines create a continuoussense of motion meaning that neither seems too long. The remainingtracks are equally powerful. Each is gifted with a distinctivepersonality, from the danceable groove of "Fallow Season" to theheavy, creeping riffs and Devin Townsend-isms of "Pitfalls" and"Stone for Eyes" to the subtle bossa nova rhythm in "Returning tothe End of the Free World" to the dreamy lullaby that is "The WholeWhere Your Heart Belongs." This breadth of ideas could easily leadto a garbled mess, but Madder Mortem consistently fashion them intowell-crafted songs. Their distinctive riffing style is a factorhere, as is Agnete Kirkevaag´s incredible voice. Agnete is one ofthe most underrated singers in metal: she has fantastic power, toneand range, and her delivery is always spot on. Her vocal lines areinvariably inventive, whether she´s soaring over the heavy, angularriffage of "Parasites" or soothing you to sleep in "The Whole WhereYour Heart Belongs." Red In Tooth And Claw is a fantastic returnafter their six year pause. Those in the know will already havesnapped this baby up, but if you are new to the band, it should gostraight to the top of your shopping list. Madder Mortem have thepotential to appeal to fans of anyone from Muse to Meshuggah, andif there is any justice in the world, Red In Tooth And Claw willsee them take their rightful seat at the table of prog-metalroyalty.

Track list:
1. Blood On The Sand
2. If I Could
3. Fallow Season
4. Pitfalls
5. All The Giants Are Dead
6. Returning To The End Of The World
7. Parasites
8. Stones For Eyes
9. The Whole Where Your Heart Belongs
10. Underdogs

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Condition cd: nm

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