Under The Given

I am a music fan has never dug the sounds of Metallica, Tool, or any other kinds of music with metal and progressive attributes, so be forewarned. At first, I couldn’t stand the spacey ambient sounds with wailing vocals present in Under The Given. I wanted to turn down my volume and just stare at the computer screen. However, as the songs progressed, I came to the realization for fans and listeners who like metal and progressive rock, this group has the full potential to draw in a large audience.

The vocals and the accompanying musicians create a sweet relationship in the track entitled “The Tower”. It’s filled with emotion, intensity, and I couldn’t help but imagine a massive amount of head bangers with devil horns raised in the air.

Another track that I surprisingly enjoyed is “Into The Never”. The pace is a lot slower than the rest of the album until it picks up at the bridge and then slows down again. It presents a nice break from the rest of the emotionally driven tracks.

Overall, the musicianship is pretty solid and it sounds like these guys know not only how to play their instruments, but record a shelf-worthy sellable album.

-Rosie Sabaric - Whats Up Magazine