DYNAHEAD — Youniverse (review)

DYNAHEAD — Youniverse album cover Album · 2011 · Progressive Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
Stephen
There's something intriguing behind this Brazilian act, some call it technical thrash, others might familiar with the term of progressive metal, but whatever it is, Dynahead's "Youniverse" created a boundless musical scope, ranging from the classic Bay Area thrash pattern, the groove of American power metal, the dynamic tempo leap of progressive metal, and the unusual jazzy beat pattern.

Complex compositions and instrument handling expertise are the selling points, if you like a thinking material, this will suits you very well, but even with those skillful demonstration, you will still need the basic aspect of good songwriting, especially on the memorable sing-along lines that will hold up for years such as "Creeping Death" of Metallica, "Peace Sells" of Megadeth, or maybe "Caught In The Web" of Dream Theater. This is what severely lacking in this album.

Outstanding tracks for me here are "Inception", the unpredictable arrangement will keep you guessing what will comes next. The classic thrash with jazzy feel and occasional death metal rhythm makes up a brilliant song; "Unripe One" focuses on its great riffs and killer solos, and you can also hear some demonic screams within; and "Way Down Memory Lane", started with a blistering rhythm, the ever-changing tempo and slaughtering solos are utterly amazing, and the interesting acoustical thang fading out to the end is a genius work. Other good tracks to watch are "YLEM", "Eventide", and "My Replicator".

The production value is excellent and the versatile singing of Caio Duarte is impressive. He can exploit the mid-register at ease like Warrel Dane and at times he can growl madly like a death metal shouter. The duet of Diogo Mafra/Pablo Vilela is also highly entertaining. I just wish they can put out a catchier and more hooks-oriented album without losing the depth of instrument handling cause I'm afraid this is merely a huge technical rampage on every sides. Good effort but I expect more in the future.
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