In This Moment - A Star-Crossed Wasteland
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Artist: In This MomentBrand: Century Media Records
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2010-07-13
Music Label: Century Media
Soundtracks:
- Gunshow
- Just Drive
- The Promise
- Standing Alone
- A Star-Crossed Wasteland
- Blazin'
- The Road
- Iron Army
- The Last Cowboy
- World In Flames
Music reviews of A Star-Crossed Wasteland
Music Review: Know what you're getting into
Rating: 4 Stars
"A Star-Crossed Wasteland" is the third album from one of the better female-fronted metal bands out there...In This Moment.
I remember listening to "Beautiful Tragedy" (title track of their debut album) on the radio some time ago and was kinda digging the song.
And then came that scream.
Let's get this out of the way...if you do not like a female rock lead that screams, this band is not for you. If all you have heard from ITM is their second album, you should know that their first and third albums are different birds in many ways (but there are many similarities of course).
That being said, Maria Brink is not a person who screams just to scream....it's not mindless and it's not pointless and she doesn't do it all the time....when she screams, she's saying something. Very rarely do I hear someone in the music world (male or female) that has that kind of visceral and poignant presence when she ups the volume. The one person I would compare her to is Jonathan Davis of Korn. "My Gift to You" is a good example of what I mean with him. Same thing as with Maria Brink...when he is noticeably agitated on the mic, you pay attention...because he has something to say. Also, Maria *can* sing....check out "Into the Light" on their 2nd record....and then listen to "Iron Army" on this one...or "Next Life" on the first one. Yep...it's the same chick.
That all being said, this is a solid, but not perfect, effort. I do concede the lyrics are a bit over the top and perhaps campy at times...but, then again, there is a niche for that sorta thing. Seen any recent Jason Statham movies? Same sorta thing...it's an escape, it's not for everyone...but it's damn fun if you feel what Ms. Brink has to say.
The introduction of a male singer is a nice addition to this album...and the album changes up the tempos and styles throughout...very good range and they do the vast majority of it very well. Guitars and drums are still solid as well. Very hard edge to the sound.
Standout song on the album, in my view, is "Iron Army". "The Gun Show" is solid...as is the title track.
If they continue to progress at the pace that they are, there will be a lot of goodness to come. I think "The Dream" was a bit of a step back....too radio friendly...but this album has a hell of an edge that "The Dream" was missing.
Description of A Star-Crossed Wasteland
IN THIS MOMENT continue to carve out their own unique and exhilarating chapter in the hard rock genre. This group is collectively defined by their undying belief in themselves and this confidence and strength is conveyed perfectly through their new material. A Star-Crossed Wasteland was produced once again with acclaimed producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch) and the results are game-changing. The foundation is now in place for IN THIS MOMENT to catch fire in a big way.Pop CDs
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