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This album's messages are less abstract that some other bands', which is good for driving across a solid point. In the first track, Bell explains how the future is empty, while Herrera pounds away at the drums, along with speeding guitar and bass riffs. On Acres Of Skin, Herrera demonstrates his ability to produce a bass drum line faster than Fred Durst chasing after a truck of free New York Yankees hats. Cazaras and Wolbers match the lines with their respective instruments the whole track. B-Real of Cypress Hill makes an appearance on the disc, providing the track a unique blend of vocals that many never envisioned hearing alongside Bell, who is not left out of the track, titled Back the F*ck Up. In this reviewer's opinion, there are two tracks that really catch the ear of the listener. First is the title track, Digimortal, which begins with Bell screaming the words "One step". After a solid first verse and powerful lyrics, the chorus is what holds you in. There is chorus in the vocals, a solid musical background, and the listener is connected to Bell securely. The second of the noticeable tracks is Invisible Wounds (Dark Bodies), a track that displays a first for Cazares. The track begins with incredibly smooth, incredibly clean guitar. Cazares admits it's a first for him, but he feels very comfortable with it. The track continues with deep bass, and a slow but hammering drum line. The lyrics are relatively slow as well, and provoke thought, especially in the second verse and chorus. All in all, this CD will not disappoint any fan of rock, whether they are new to Fear Factory, or long time listeners. This is a CD that is not to be missed. |