Review: Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe
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At one level, Holographic Universe is typical Scar Symmetry (or as typical as a bands third album can be): a solid, prog-inflected, melodic death metal record punctuated with tight vocal harmonies. But the deeper you get into this 12-track outing, the greater difference the details make in a cumulative effect more smooth singing, flashy guitar work, synth flourishes, even a soft rock intro and interlude toward the end. None of this disrupts the balanced song structures or the basic equation of pounding, groove and flow that holds Scar Symmetrys material together. But the ornamentation doesnt all fit into place,...
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