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Title: The Fragile Art of Existence
Artist: Control Denied
Label: Nuclear Blast
Release Date: 1999 		There are currently 3 Reader Reviews of this album.
Average Rating: 4.66
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    • Submitted by Set Abominae on 8/7/00:
    The Fragile Art of Existence was a killer cd. Here is my review of the track list:
    1. "Consumed"= killer
    2. "Breaking the Broken"= Killer
    3. "Expect the Unexpected"= Godly
    4. "What If...?"= Killer
    5. "When the Link Becomes Missing"= Godly
    6. "Believe"= Killer
    7. "Cut Down"= Killer
    8. "The Fragile Art of Existence"= Godly

    5 out of 5

    Submitted by Jason P Sorens on 7/4/00:
    This album takes a long while to digest. The sound is quite similar to that found on Death's latest album, which can give a listener the "I've-heard-this-before" sort of impatience. But if you really sit down and allow the songs to tell their own stories, things begin to come together. There are some great moments here; let's face it, Chuck can still write great riffs, which are all the better for the added complexity. The vocalist is also quite good, and his frequent use of a controlled squeal (that's the most apt term I can think of for it) works well in the fast parts. A thoughtful, fresh album.
    4 out of 5

    Submitted by Afterdeaf on 11/2/99:
    I have to say that overall, the Judgment Committee failed to give this album the praise it deserves. Although it is impossible to review this album without mentioning the almighty Death, it should be said that this album stands alone as a true metal masterpiece. Tim Aymar's vocals are top-notch and work admirably with the stellar musicianship exhibited on each of the tracks. When critiquing Aymar's vocals, it is unfair to get into a battle of who's better, who's best. Aymar is no Warrel Dane and he is no Mathew Barlow. If I want to hear one of those guys, I'll get a Nevermore or Iced Earth album. Aymar sounds unique and that is one of the strengths of this album. His vocalizations range from gravelly shrieks and screams to clean melodic singing. The fact that Aymar is a relative newcomer helps this album stand out. The music itself is extremely heavy and progressive, devoid of power metal's cliched structures, tones and melodies. As ABYSS mentioned, it does seem like the music gets bogged down in its own meandering approach at times, but this is a small price to pay for an album that is as "new" as it is "true". If you're afraid you've heard it all before, guess again.
    5 out of 5

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