CYCLONE TEMPLE — Building Errors in the Machine (review)

CYCLONE TEMPLE — Building Errors in the Machine album cover EP · 1993 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
UMUR
"Building Errors in the Machine" is an EP release by US, Chicago, Illinois based thrash metal act Cyclone Temple. The EP was released through Progressive International in 1993. It bridges the gap between the band´s debut- and second full-length studio albums "I Hate Therefore I Am (1991)" and "My Friend Lonely (1994)". Cyclone Temple was left without a label when Sony BMG purchased Combat Records's parent company Relativity Records, and shortly after decided to shut down Combat Records. Therefore Cyclone Temple was forced to a label change.

Cyclone Temple was formed in 1989 after Greg Fulton (Guitar), Scott Schafer (Bass), and John Slattery (Drums) split with Debbie Gunn (Sentinel Beast) and thereby ending their former band Znöwhite. They enlisted Brian Troch who performed vocals on "I Hate Therefore I Am (1991)", but on "Building Errors in the Machine", Troch has been replaced by Marco Salinas.

The EP features 6 tracks and a full playing time of 29:52 minutes. The closing track is a CD bonus track though, which was common to include on the CD version of releases in those days and omit from the vinyl and Cassette tape versions, to further the sale of the CD media. The music style is thrash metal, influenced by artists like Metallica, Testament, and Anthrax (the influences are heard at various points throughout the album). There´s an occasional alternative edge to the music too though, which isn´t surprising considering the year of release. The bonus track "The Law of Relativity" even features rap vocals. As such Cyclone Temple´s core sound is intact here though.

What makes the EP a slight disappointment compared to the pretty strong debut album is the sound production. It´s obvious the band lost label support and had to record the EP on a much lower budget than the case was when recording the debut album (which features a very well sounding production). The guitars and the drums sound pretty thin here, and it´s like the music never truly reaches the listener. The music is relatively well written, but not exceptionally catchy, and the musicianship is decent too. Salinas is a worthy replacement for Troch, and performs his parts with both passion and conviction.

Upon conclusion "Building Errors in the Machine" is a step down from "I Hate Therefore I Am (1991)" and it´s hard not to feel disappointed that such a promising debut isn´t followed up by another strong release. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.
Share this review
more

Review Comments

Post a public comment below | Send private message to the reviewer
Please login to post a shout
No shouts posted yet. Be the first member to do so above!

Review Index

Member Zone

Username:
Password:
Stay signed in

Metal Subgenres

Artists Alpha-index

MMA TOP 5 Metal ALBUMS

Rating by members, ranked by custom algorithm
Albums with 30 ratings and more
Master of Puppets Thrash Metal
METALLICA
Buy this album from our partners
Paranoid Heavy Metal
BLACK SABBATH
Buy this album from our partners
Moving Pictures Hard Rock
RUSH
Buy this album from our partners
Powerslave NWoBHM
IRON MAIDEN
Buy this album from our partners
Rising Heavy Metal
RAINBOW
Buy this album from our partners

New Metal Artists

New Metal Releases

Hin helga kvöl Atmospheric Sludge Metal
SÓLSTAFIR
Buy this album from MMA partners
The Cycles of Suffering Black Metal
BURIAL OATH
Buy this album from MMA partners
The Suns of Perdition - Chapter IV: To Shadow Zion Black Metal
PANZERFAUST
Buy this album from MMA partners
Facilis Descensus Averno Death Metal
SAEVUS FINIS
Buy this album from MMA partners
Merciless Crossover Thrash
BODY COUNT
Buy this album from MMA partners
More new releases

New Metal Online Videos

DAWN OF REVENGE - Sanctuary [official music video]
DAWN OF REVENGE
Bosh66· 5 days ago
DAWN OF REVENGE - Farewell [official music video]
DAWN OF REVENGE
Bosh66· 5 days ago
DAWN OF REVENGE - Curtain of Death - [official music video]
DAWN OF REVENGE
Bosh66· 5 days ago
DAWN OF REVENGE - Vengeance [official music video]
DAWN OF REVENGE
Bosh66· 5 days ago
DAWN OF REVENGE - I Need You [official music video]
DAWN OF REVENGE
Bosh66· 5 days ago
More videos

New MMA Metal Forum Topics

More in the forums

New Site interactions

More...

Latest Metal News

members-submitted

More in the forums

Social Media

Follow us
Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook fan RSS Feed