Artist: Red Lamb
Title: Red Lamb
Genre: Rock / Metal
Release Date: 9th November 2012
Label: Hänsel & Gretel
Album Review
RED LAMB is an American Rock/Metal band, formed in 2010. The band consists of Dan Spitz (former member of Anthrax) and Don Chaffin, who are supported by their self-entitled Brothers in Arms. They are co-produced and supported with regard to their lyrics by Dave Mustaine (Megadeth). Style-wise, they combine elements of Rock, Metal, Thrash and use crossover elements like rap. On ‘Red Lamb’, RED LAMB provide a very modern and crossover mixture of rock, metal and even pop and rap. Their lyrics are very interesting and demanding, for instance ‘Puzzle Box’ deals with autism. Other songs include critical discussions of society and human behaviour. The opener ‘The Cage’ provides a very grooving middle-tempo song with distinct vocals, which vary between clear and harsh. ‘One Shell (in the Chamber)’ continues in that manner and is more driven and dominated by the vocals.
The following ‘Standby Passenger’ makes use of breakdowns and strict changes between fast and slow parts. A tendency to more rap-influenced vocals can already be heard, which is even more prominent in ‘Puzzle Box’. RED LAMB also make use of catchy melodies and include a crossover-approach with influences with many genres, but somehow this all appears to puzzled together. The guitar work is good and varied, but the hip hop influences and rap vocals are definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. The lyrics are definitely interesting to look at and it’s worth mentioning that they surely have a story to tell. Yet, the music is very modern and nu-metal like and stands a bit behind the dominant vocals. Furthermore, things appear to be very mixed up and a recurrent theme or style would make listening definitely easier.
Tracklist
01. The Cage
02. One Shell (in the Chamber)
03. Standby Passenger
04. Runaway Train
05. Puzzle Box
06. Get Up
07. Don’t Threaten To Love Me
08. Angels Of War
09. Watchman
10. Warpaint
11. Temptation
12. Keep Pushing Me
Line-up
Dan Spitz - Rhythm guitars, lead guitars, bass, programming, engineering, co-producer
Don Chaffin - Vocals
"Brothers in Arms"
Kevan Roy - Drums
Alan Goldstein - Bass
Chris Vrenna - Programming & Synths
Website
http://www.redlambofficial.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/redlamb
Cover Picture
Rating
Music: 5
Sound: 7
Extras: -
Total: 6 / 10
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