Gojira - Fortitude
Legendary French progressive death metal band Gojira releases their new effort Fortitude after an emotionally rich record Magma. Fortitude represents mixed feelings including tracks that not only reminding their old crushing stuff but also ones refers the new type of Gojira to explore.
Standouts: New Found, Sphinx, GrindThe album kicks in with
The Way of All Flesh and Magma’s daughter ''Born for One Thing'' Starts with
crushing a typical Gojira riff while Mario smashing his drums again. Chorus has
some Magma feeling with Joe’s machine-like vocals. Continues with rich melodies.
Representing the saving
of the Amazon forest, ''Amazonia'' approaches the way as Sepultura did at the
Roots. Has tribalistic elements, drums go in perfect harmony with the riff. But
the duration of the song feels kinda long and leaves a dull taste towards to end.
However, everyone should congratulate them for their activist way.
Starts with orchestral
cheering, ''Hold On!'' Builds up with a melodically rich riff and offers you a
little bit of heavy Gojira stuff. The main riff sounds like it comes from a
good metalcore band, follows, Silvera like a bridge, and ends with preserving
its pace.
The Shooting Star’s
sister ''The Chant'' has Joe’s clean vocals and probably will play on the radios
for a long time. It may grow on people who do not like it, who knows?
Possibly has the best
riff of the entire album ''Sphinx'' will have its place at the concerts longly for
sure. Joe’s nasty vocals keep the level above and groovy drums will make your
head up and down. Ends with masterfully crafted drum works.
Slow-paced, melodic,
emotional ''The Trails'' sounds like almost Born In Winter at L'Enfant Sauvage. Joe’s clean vocals and simple drum patterns proceed till the end.
The fastest track ''Grind'' starts with lots of crushing breakdowns, Joe’s wild screams, and strong bass
lines. After half of it, it turns into an emotionally rich bomb. Bass leads the
way to our memories with the band and guitars create goosebumps. Ends with
leaving good taste.
Overall, It is not at the
level of The Way of All Flesh or The Link but has its explosive moments with
Sphinx, New Found, and Grind, a radio banger The Chant, perfectly crafted Born
for One Thing. Clearly better work and has more material than the latest one
Magma. Presents the band’s potential and provides faith for the next one.
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