Ten years is a long time in music - fads come and go; bandwagons get jumped on and off; flavour-of-the-month bands appear then thankfully disappear. The good thing is that generally, the quality bands remain even if, as in the case of earthtone9, they have not released anything for a decade.
Yes ladies and gentlemen, earthtone9 are back and sounding as great as ever.
This 4-track EP will satisfy original fans of the band (including this reviewer) but should also win them many new followers. It is 4-tracks of inventive metal, accessible yet challenging.
Opening track "Tide of Ambition" does not mess about, starting with a fast, driving riff and drums like thunder. Karl Middleton's distinctive screaming/singing (he can really sing) has never sounded better.
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"Ghosts" is slower and more brooding, while "The Trail That We Carved Out" has an almighty chorus. Final track "Reborn" is excellent as well, possibly the closest thing to a "pop' song et9 will write, but at the same time pleasingly meaty.
This is the sound of a band with some unfinished business and hopefully this time, the world is ready for et9. Time for a full album and some extensive touring, guys...
www.earthtone9.co.uk
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