Strappado - Exigit Sincerae Devotionis Affectus
Strappado’s “Exigit Sincerae Devotionis Affectus” is a ten-track journey into the depths and dredges of grinding and brutal death metal. I rarely speak on the vocals first but, immediately, I was taken back to the days of Suffocation’s “Effigy Of The Forgotten” which is a plus. However, it is impossible to follow along with the lyrics which was a little annoying. The vocals were nice and brutal but, in my opinion, it would have added a certain intensity to the material if the enunciation of the lyrics was a bit clearer. As for the music, the riffs leaned more towards traditional death metal than anything else. To me the style here is one that I’ve heard a hundred times before. Furthermore, it didn’t sound like the band was trying to be unique or even develop their own sound. I don’t say this to discredit the band’s talent because it’s obviously there. I suppose I was expecting a little more when hearing this CD for the first time. Strappado remind me of bands like Bizarre Embalming, Bound and Gagged, Lust Of Decay and other bands like these. They have such a similar sound but, in listening to them, you can tell they are capable of so much more and have the talent to take their music to a higher level. Brutality through simplicity just does not work here. At Least not on this offering.
Now, I want to make clear that I am not saying this is a bad release. All I am saying is that I don’t think this is an example of the band’s full potential. This is a good and brutal release which is sure to attract its share of death metal fanatics. This CD has the foundation that Strappado can build upon to improve future material. Despite the lack of originality on this release, I still respect the band for what they have done here. This CD will still have you banging your head in appreciation for what the genre represents, and that appreciation should extend to the band for their effort. I will keep an eye on Strappado in anticipation for future releases to see how they improve upon this release. If brutal and grinding death metal appeals to you, I urge you to check this one out by contacting the band or Comatose Music.
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Now, I want to make clear that I am not saying this is a bad release. All I am saying is that I don’t think this is an example of the band’s full potential. This is a good and brutal release which is sure to attract its share of death metal fanatics. This CD has the foundation that Strappado can build upon to improve future material. Despite the lack of originality on this release, I still respect the band for what they have done here. This CD will still have you banging your head in appreciation for what the genre represents, and that appreciation should extend to the band for their effort. I will keep an eye on Strappado in anticipation for future releases to see how they improve upon this release. If brutal and grinding death metal appeals to you, I urge you to check this one out by contacting the band or Comatose Music.
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1. The Rack
2. Plastered Anus
3. Holy Office
4. Exigit Sincerae Devotionis Affectus
5. Atoning Delusions Of Sinful Repentance
6. Death By Sawing
7. Dislocated By The Rope
8. Twenty Fingers
9. Truth Through Torture
10. Abbey Of Painful Screams
2. Plastered Anus
3. Holy Office
4. Exigit Sincerae Devotionis Affectus
5. Atoning Delusions Of Sinful Repentance
6. Death By Sawing
7. Dislocated By The Rope
8. Twenty Fingers
9. Truth Through Torture
10. Abbey Of Painful Screams
