ELECTROCUTION — Psychonolatry (review)

ELECTROCUTION — Psychonolatry album cover Album · 2019 · Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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"Psychonolatry" is the third full-length studio album by Italian death metal act Electrocution. The album was released through Goregorecords in February 2019. It´s the successor to "Metaphysincarnation" from 2014, which was the band´s first album in 21 years succeeding the release of their debut album "Inside the Unreal" from 1993. While no lineup changes took place between the first two albums (which was quite the achievement with 21 years passing between the two releases), "Psychonolatry" features an almost completely different lineup compared to the lineup who recorded the preceding albums. Only lead vocalist/guitarist Mick Montaguti remains. New in the lineup are Neil Grotti (guitars), Alessio Terzi (lead guitars), Vellacifer (drums), and Matteo Grazzini (bass).

"Psychonolatry" features 11 tracks and a total playing time of 44:04 minutes. 10 of those tracks are new original compositions, while the closing track is a re-recorded version of "Premature Burial" (the opening track from "Inside the Unreal" (1993)).

The music style has changed a bit since the last album, as the material on "Psychonolatry" have become slightly more focused on technical playing. Electrocution are still rooted in early 90s death metal, but "Psychonolatry" is not a retro sounding release. "Psychonolatry" are a well playing unit, and there is good variation in both playing style and songwriting ideas throughout the album. So on most parameters "Psychonolatry" is a high quality death metal release. If I have to mention a couple of minor issues it would be that although the songwriting is interesting and effectful enough, the material aren´t that unique sounding. It doesn´t exactly scream that it´s Electrocution playing. The other issue is the drum production. While the overall sound production is professional and powerful sounding, the drums unfortunately have an artificial tone to them, that stands out in a negative way in the soundscape. Upon conclusion "Psychonolatry" is still overall a good quality death metal release and a 3.5 star (70%) rating is deserved.
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