Disfear-Live the Storm
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January 28, 2008

It took me a long time before I finally picked this gem up. I knew it was going to be good from the get go, but I wasn't sure if it would be $14.99 (plus 7% tax) good. Its strange how I'd put that much thought into paying $15 for an album when I think nothing of it if the album is $14. I eventually scored a 20% off coupon and went to town. It only took about seven months before I had this in my possession, realizing that a $14.99 asking price is actually a bargain.

Disfear haven't changed their style much. They're still rocking out the d beat crusty hardcore punk songs that they did five years ago with Misanthropic Pure (the only other Disfear album I own). I'm still reminded of Tragedy (I'm also hearing elements of Code 13 on this) and want to slam and/or throw things around as hard as possible when listening to them. Thomas Lindberg's voice is still wondering, and the guitar lines still add that extra layer of melody and harshness that I love so much.

"Phantom," the album's closer is where Disfear break out and experiment slightly. They don't experiment with different sounds, but the song itself is over seven minutes long. While most bands would need to slow down tempos to pull off this feat, Disfear don't. They keep things as fast and intense as humanly possible, featuring about a minute and a half intro and enough great guitar riffs and melodic leads to make any guitarist jealous. It is the most impressive song that they have written (to my knowledge) thus far, and is an impressive way to close out an already wonderful album.

Written by: RF
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