When I first
read the name of this band my arteries started to harden in anticipation. They
were relieved when I found that the band name wasn’t pronounced (clogger), but
(kay-log-are).
It’s based on the law of
Weber-Fechner: S = K log R ( the amount of stimulus that each of the senses
needs to actually be triggered on a cognitive level).
This project is led by Gabriele “Rusty”
Rustichelli (Vocals & Guitars) with Nicola Briganti (Guitars), Todd Allen (Bass),
Filippo De Pietri (Drums).
Their new album Till You Decay is a concept album about how society controls and
judges us, conditions us and suffocates us. Society uses fear and anxieties to
destabilize a person into something more fragile, more controllable and more
subservient... till you decay.
The KlogR sound is a cross between
alternative rock and alternative metal. It has its heavy moments and its
melodic moments. The first song “Live Dying” starts with clean guitars and a
lot of cymbals. Then the song kicks into overdrive with crunchy, thick rhythm guitars,
driving bass and drums. “Live Dying” cycles through heavy choruses and soft
parts with ghostly, airy vocals. The bridge adds more variance and then goes
into a cool guitar interlude with some cool wah-wah guitar effects.
“Bleeding”, the first single off of Till You Decay, starts at ludicrous
speed with some frantic solo guitar. A machine gun like drum roll brings it
home setting the mood for Rusty’s commodious vocals to take over. The bass and
drums really open this song up during the choruses and then bring back the
intensity for the verses.
“Young Graves” takes a little detour
from the rest of the album. It’s a bit slower and often has a really soulful
feel. The bass really shines in this one. I think “Young Graves” really
showcases the versatility of the band.
Till
You Decay is a gratifying album. The 11 songs
on this album show a wide range of vocal ability and musical styles. I like the
multiplicity KlogR has to move between heavy and melodic styles within the same
song. I find musical journeys in between the vocals a great way to keep the
listener engaged.
Listen to Till You Decay your arteries with thank you.
4/5 Stars
Key
Tracks: Live Dying, Bleeding, Young Graves
Kirk Bullough
Tracks:
1.
Live Dying
2. Silk and Thorns
3. White Eyes
4. Bleedin'
5. Green Star
6.
Self Loathing
7.
Naked Mind
8.
You Gotta Know
9.
Value of Sin
10.
Silted Memories
11.
Young Graves
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Artist: KLogR
Title: Till You Decay
Genre: Alternative Rock /
Alternative Metal
Release Date: January
30, 2012
Label: Zeta Factory
Website: http://www.klogr.net/home/
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