Exhumed-"Necrocracy" ( 2013 Relapse Records)
"Necrocracy", the sixth full length effort from San Jose gore maniacs Exhumed is a precise,deliberate, more mature record for these time tested death veterans. Throughout the years Exhumed has been all death,gore,grind, and speed. Not that that is a bad thing, and I am a long time fan. I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of "Necrocracy", and I was not disappointed. Exhumed, often compared to such death legends as Carcass and Entombed, have changed things up from their already successful formula to bring what may be the best death metal release of the year.
"Coins Upon the Eyes" starts things off and sets the tone for the record which old school, raw precision honed aggression that will pummel the listener into submission. The songs have a steady, heavy groove, that ties everything together. Matt Harvey has taken his guitar playing to the next level on "Necrocracy", as he shreds in a violent controlled fury. From fast, to slowed down tempos Matt brings it. The harmonies are old school and remind me of what the mighty Death did throughout their storied career. The solos that Bud Burke brings are razor sharp, blistering, and very technical. The drums and the bass on this record are perfect. They stand out and tie it all together, without being in front drowning out the guitars or vocals.
Overall I give "Necrocracy" a 9 out of 10. As I have said before, it seems like a more mature, well rounded effort from Exhumed. It is not all blood and guts this time around, at least if you dig a little deeper. The state of worldly affairs, as told by Exhumed. The production is about as good as you can get for an album of this extreme magnitude.It definitely has the raw feel, with modern production values. With each listen, I hear something different, and I like it more.
Tracklist:
1- Coins Upon the Eyes
2- The Shape of Deaths to Come
3- Necrocracy
4- Dysmorphic
5- Sickened
6- (So Passes) The Glory of Death
7- Ravening
8- Carrion Call
9- The Rotting
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