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So let\u2019s get this out of the way first.\u00a0 There will be some comparisons between Aliases and guitarist Graham “Pin” Pinney\u2019s highly-regarded prog outfit SikTh.\u00a0 While this is Aliases\u2019 first batch of new material in almost five years since their debut EP \u201cSafer Than Reality\u201d, it\u2019s clear that with SikTh\u2019s recent reformation, \u201cDerangeable\u201d will definitely be on the radar of Pinney\u2019s more recognizable outfit as far as initial fan interest goes.\u00a0 However I think this band can carve their own following separate from the more established outfit.<\/p>\n

Now with that tidbit out of the way, let\u2019s get to the music at hand.\u00a0 With a glance at the gorgeous album artwork, it would make sense for the listener to assume that the music contained within said packaging is going to mimic the cover; lots of layers and colourful musicality, with an overly talented backdrop.\u00a0 And they\u2019d be totally right in that assumption.\u00a0 While this band is not entirely original as far placing themselves in the prog\/djent scene, it doesn\u2019t mean that they don\u2019t have the skill and writing ability to put themselves as major contenders to help lead this genre-specific pack of music.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m definitely on board with what this band is doing for the most part.\u00a0 Tracks like \u201cFind Where You Hide\u201d is a good representation of the band as a whole in that it showcases progressive with a djent edge, while being all over the place music wise and showcasing how versatile the individual instruments are when contributing to the final product.\u00a0 The surprising saxophone solo near the end of the song gave me a good bit of hope for the album.\u00a0 \u201cEverything Is Upon Us\u201d takes me to a place where I remember the most playful parts of early Mudvayne as far as the bass heavy background with the guitars adding punch.\u00a0 \u201cUncontrollable Desires\u201d gives us a nice interplay between the guitar and bass to start, with interesting tempo changes going from slow and labored to fast and deliberate throughout the track.\u00a0 \u201cCallous\u201d goes from chugging to melodic, both in instruments and vocals while \u201cFace For Lust\u201d gives us precision instrument interplay and soaring vocals.<\/p>\n

It would be a disservice to the listener to not say that there are some aspects that weren\u2019t as pleasurable to me.\u00a0 The main grudge I have with this album is a problem that I find as a whole in the whole djent scene.\u00a0 The over-produced and almost perfect play through of all instruments is a bit of a deterrent as I find it almost manufactured sounding.\u00a0 This stems as a major stumble for me in this sub-genre.\u00a0 You\u2019d almost think that this would mean that the band doesn\u2019t have the talent to pull off a finished product, which is not where I\u2019m going with this thought at all.\u00a0 To me it just means that it can at times sound robotic, especially with guitar work that comes across as clicky with a start-stop mentality, not to mention the finger tapping that seems to be placed in a rhythm role as opposed to a guitar solo where it might fit better in a more traditional sense.\u00a0 But is this band traditional in composition?\u00a0 Absolutely not.\u00a0 The demented time signatures and technical prowess would indicate otherwise.<\/p>\n

With \u201cDerangeable\u201d, the more I listen to it, the more I can hear more layers and sounds I didn\u2019t hear on the first listen.\u00a0 It definitely grew on me as it played on, which is hard for a djent influenced progressive metal band to do for me.\u00a0 That is ultimately the main strength of this band; many layers and so much to digest that it can be an entirely different journey with each listen.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a fan of this album, I really am.\u00a0 I just want to hear where they can go next with their incredible talent.\u00a0 Ultimately what I would hope for the band upon further recordings is that they step back slowly from the trappings and conformity of the sub-genre they picked to record in, and fully embrace the progressive landscape of which they have found residence in.<\/p>\n

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Tracklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Find Where You Hide
\n2) Everything Is Upon Us
\n3) Back To The Start
\n4) Smile All You Like
\n5) Deep Sea Avenue
\n6) Uncontrollable Desires7) Callous
\n8) Face For Lust
\n9) Seen It All
\n10) Untangled Mind
\n11) Above The Sky<\/p>\n

Playing time:<\/strong> 49:02<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong> 15 April, 2016<\/p>\n

Label:<\/strong> Basick Records<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> Aliases on Basick Records<\/a><\/p>\n

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