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1. Rhum and Razorblades
2. Graveyard Bitch
3. Desert Song
4. Icy Icers
5. Pangaea
Attempted Life is a trio founded in 2012 from Helsinki ,
Finland
Things kicked off when it became obvious that Attempted Life
and its music should be free of limitations and inhibitions of any kind.
Because of that some people disappeared, some vanished and some could not say
shit. The right ones remained, however.
After stabilizing a solid line-up, the band wrote and recorded their
first release, "Pangaea EP". The five-track EP gives a good starting
point to what the band is about musically.
Few can deny that the truth does not lie in juicy riffs and ripe beats.
In August 2012 the band shot its first music video for the
song "Icy Icers", which immediately caught the attention of Finnish
media and YouTube experts. The video
also captures some of the energy that is present in the bands live performances
Like a toothless dog biting like the lies of an ex-wife
slitting throats with a dull knife.
That’s the sound.
The album starts with great bass and technical groovy chugs
with the track “Rhum and Razorblades.” I like the mix of heavy bits and the
mellower lead guitar accompanied by blast beats and bass riffs. It is a really
great thrash-infused deathcore feeling track. The vocals on “Graveyard Bitch”
are really dirty sounding and the guitars are great and have a nice heavy
melodic vibe to them. I’m not sure if you would call it a breakdown about half
way through but it was pretty awesome sounding. “Desert Song” is a great punk
thrash style on this track. It is in your face and makes you want to mosh the
biggest guy you could find in a pit. There is great solo on this track with equally
badass chugs to follow and another nice breakdown finished off the track.
The melodic and groove riffs on “Icy Icers” are undeniably
enjoyable. There is another amazing solo, with accompanying bass, and this
track is filled with greatness. The last track, “Pangaea,” is a relatively
slower track. The riffs are much mellower than the rest of the album, but this
track is still a great one. They are very well done and groovy in places, the
mellow lead bits aren’t even that bad either. It was a great mix of heavy and
soft to conclude the album.
“Pangaea” is a great album and I think Attempted Life are
doing what they do well. The mix of thrash and punk with the death metal
stylings is very well done. The heaviness and groove bits, are great to listen
through and makes the entire album amazing. The only problem I have with it,
isn’t even more of a problem but more of a message to the band: make more
music! Twenty minute albums make me want more!
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