Album Reviews

36 Crazyfists have been around for quite some time now, consistently releasing solid albums and touring their asses off. It paid off with them being one of the most noteworthy metalcore bands around. And what makes it even more special, is that they’ve managed to do all that with a relatively consistent line-up that still boasts three of the original members.

Another thing that never changes though is their sound. They still employ shredding riffage, the occasional breakdown hasn’t been overlooked either and Brock Lindow still mixes up his sick screams with his trademark clean vocals. It’s one thing to be consistent but too much of a good thing is still too much in the end.

On “Castaways And Collisions” things haven’t changed. Songs like “Death Renames The Light” are blistering while single “Reviver” comes with that typical anthemic chorus Killswitch Engage is equally known for. There are the odd ones out though. Like “Caving In Spirals” which comes with nothing but clean vocals and “Waterhaul II” where the band builds on its sound by adding more ambient parts. It shows they’ve got more up their sleeves and I’m hoping more of it will show on future releases before these Alaskans get stuck in a rut completely.