Genre: Deathcore/Partygrind (apprantly)
For Fans Of: Attila, The Irish Front, Heavy Heavy Low Low
Dr. Fagula has come a long way since they started. Although the sound hasn't changed entirely too much its kept the same concept of being brutal and fun at the same time and possibly even weed music. The line-up changes however have changed the bands playing style as a whole especially in the vocal department. After the disappointing 2008 album Below Me Dr. Acula has come back with a much more concentrated effort that will possibly even gain some new fans. From what I understand the line-up is completly new on this album which might have to do with the much improved sound and structures of the songs.
The album opens up with the title track which gives you a hint that this is going to be a very fun album. Immediatly it is shown that this is a massive improvement over all the previous efforts that were released before this. It seems the band is taking their instrumental talent farther and more serious this time around however the lyrics are still funny. The only way I feel I can properly review this is by talking about the stand out tracks and the instruments themselves.
First off the vocals are improved without a doubt from the previous release. The only thing that was good on the last one was the lows that the vocalist pulled off which were suprisingly impressive. His highs however sounded like a dying cat and his talking portions were even more annoying sounding. This is opposite of the case this time this time the screams are much higher and much more menacing sort of resembling those of Chelsea Grin or Suicide Silence. His lows are also very impressive but are not used often enough sadly but they sound just like the lows on below me only better possibly. His talking has been replaced with a mid ranged hardcore yell that is also very impressive and somewhat goofy. These 3 styles help add a little variety so you do not get bored with the vocals fast like with most deathcore. To top it off you also get the occasional pig squeels but these dont come along often enough to note.
The guitars are also very strong on this and greatly improved over the last release. You get the typical chugging breakdowns and fast thrashy sections of course but you also get some technicality here and there. We even get a good amount of guiter solos, sweeping, tapping, and other cool things to bring you into the songs. The bass on the other hand well.....its there suprisingly. You can hear it slightly better then other deathcore acts but its nothing that will attract you and pull you in. Same goes with the drums they are fast but wont blow you away or anything like that. Whats most improved are the samples they are far funnier this time around and we even get one fromt he gutiar hero episode of south park. Its without a doubt a great album for being stoned due to this.
What really matters as we all know is the song writing which is surprisingly good. They are still comical and funny just like on the other releases if not even more but they also feel a little more serious this time around making this their best effort yet. The most impressive tracks are Music/Videogame olympics, L Train to high Street, and Show stopper with its epic keyboard showdown to end the album. If you didn't like the bands previous material give this one a few listens to see if you like it you might be impressed actually. Some of the older fans may be dissapointed again with the lack of pig squeals but hey get over it and enjoy this truly great release.
Pros:
A massive improvement over Below Me in every department
L Train to High Street actually sounds very serious
Epic ending
Might change some minds
Great solos I must add
Cons:
Growls could be used more
Could maybe be a little longer
Is this a party or a dick measuring contest kind of sucks
Overall: 8.5/10
Buy?: If its 10 dollars go ahead you have no excuse
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