Spawn of Possession-Cabinet

Band: Spawn of Possession
Album: Cabinet
Genre: Technical Death Metal
Release Date: 2003
Lyrical Themes: Death, Unholy
Origin: Sweden (Kalmar)

Review:

95%
Now, I have always been a large fan of the Technical Death Metal scene, my favorite bands being Cryptopsy, Decapitated, Cynic, Necrophagist, etc., and seeing the guitar work of all these bands makes me think I have seen the most technical music can get. I was wrong. REALLY wrong. Spawn Of Possession is, and most likely, will always be the most technical band I have ever heard. Being all over the fretboard, even one of my best friends who has played guitar far nine years was unable to play even a few seconds of the song.

Now, onto the sound itself. This is quite possibly the best Technical Death Metal album released since Cryptopsy's "None So Vile," making a mark as a true death metal band. With only two full length releases, Spawn Of Possession has intensely rose in popularity rapidly.

The three best tracks on this album on my opinion are "Inner Conflict" and "Spawn Of Possession." The guitar work, being my favorite aspect of this work by Spawn of Possession is very unique and original, bringing in classical music influence to the writing of the guitar work, making the guitars very technical and complex, yet melodic and catchy. It nearly feels as if you are listening to classical music... really heavy and brutal classical music.

The drum work on this album is also very good. Like the guitars, it is extremely technical, and give the album a groove feeling to it, yet using blast beats and technical drumming styles at the same time.

The vocals are not really anything special really, they are just typical death metal vocals, which kind of takes away the enjoyment a little because the rest of the album is very original and unique, but then there is the vocalist is not. He is a good vocalist, don't get me wrong, but he does not offer anything new. Hopefully he will do a different attempt on his next album, which I am very eager to listen to.

In conclusion, this is one damn good death metal album due to the originality in the instrumentals. Go ahead and listen to it! Any death metal fan is sure to love it!My favorite track on this album is "Inner Conflict." The opening is absolutely astounding, and leaves you addicted.

Tracks:

1. Lamashtu [Opening] (0:53)
2. Swarm Of The Formless (3:12)
3. Hidden In Flesh (4:29)
4. A Presence Inexplicable (4:00)
5. Dirty Priest (3:20)
6. Spawn of Possession (4:01)
7. Inner Conflict (3:02)
8. Cabinet (3:32)
9. The Forbidden (4:39)
10. Church of Deviance (3:34)
11. Uncle Damfee (4:10)

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