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"Inferno Go-Go" is the second full-length studio album by Finnish rock/metal act Mind Riot. The album was released through Godhead Recordings in 1996. It´s the successor to "Peak" from 1995.
Mind Riot started out a death metal act but already on the 1993 "Plasma" EP they started experimenting with dissonance, unconventional songwriting ideas, and alternative rock/metal elements. They completed the transition to alternative rock/metal (with a few excursions into death´n´roll territory) on "Peak", and on "Inferno Go-Go" they´ve streamlined their sound even more. The death metal elements are now completely gone from their sound, and they´ve become less experimental. The tracks on "Inferno Go-Go" are therefore vers/chorus structured alternative rock/metal tracks delivered with great energy, pace, and conviction. It´s by far Mind Riot´s most easily accessible release.
This is designed to rock hard (and rock hard they do...) and not to make you think too much. Mind Riot have already released enough "thinking man´s metal" on their previous releases. "Inferno Go-Go" features a well sounding production job, which suits the material. It´s powerful, raw, and detailed. Upon conclusion "Inferno Go-Go" is a good quality release from Mind Riot. It´s not unique or adds much new to the scene, but it´s a well composed, well performed, and well produced album, which it´s enjoyable while it plays. A 3 - 3.5 star (65%) rating is warranted.