The Fall of Troy Album Review
Fall of Troy – In the Unlikely Event
Album review by Rant Chick
The Fall of Troy’s fourth studio album, In the Unlikely Event, is a cacophony of sound that makes no sense but, at the same time, makes perfect sense. The three-piece band from Mukilteo, Washington has progressed its experimental mathcore sound to the next level: the time signatures are all the more irregular and album’s erratic song format lends itself to the band’s lyrical exploration of life’s inconsistencies and ambiguities, on an experiential level.
Thomas Erak’s vocal expression constitutes extremes, from harmonic singing to abrasive screaming, and anything in between – as exemplified in opening track Panic Attack. Erak’s vocals mirror the album’s musical essence, which integrates seemingly opposing sounds, exemplified by the juxtaposition of the coarse hardcore punk vibe of Straight-Jacket Keelhauled with the calm melody of Webs. In the Unlikely Event is characterised by songs, including Nobody’s Perfect and A Classic Case of Transference, which manifest the amalgamation of acute tempo changes with harmony, abrasion, metal, jazz, punk and funk – all within a single song. Warning: the consequential confusion may result in a brain-freeze; familiarizing oneself with the album is the only remedy. Fans can also look forward to a special guest appearance by Protest the Hero vocalist Rody Walker, who lays down some mean vocals on Dirty Pillow Talk.
The album marks the first time band members have recorded with a seasoned producer – Terry Date (Deftones, Pantera), who has tapped into the band’s creative talents and helped The Fall of Troy produce an album that is unpredictable, whilst simultaneously accessible.
February 1st, 2010
This is a band I just learned of. I hear the guitarist, Thomas Erak, who is also the singer, can really shred.