Average Rating: 4
Demo Title: Train of Thought
Band Members: Curtis Cassarino, Vocals; Matt Glasser, Drums; Rob Waldron, Bass; Steve Matthews, Guitar.
Location:Manchester, CT
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Average Rating: 4 |
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Band Name: Grey Cell Green
Demo Title: Train of Thought Band Members: Curtis Cassarino, Vocals; Matt Glasser, Drums; Rob Waldron, Bass; Steve Matthews, Guitar. Location:Manchester, CT |
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Savages's Review:
I recently received a 2 song demo from Manchester, CT based Grey Cell Green. I was so impressed with it, I immediately inquired about receiving more material. They were currently in the final mixing stages at Broccolli Rabe Studios in Fairfield, NJ, with knob-twister Phil Mann producing. I must say it was definitely worth the wait.Track one entitled "Glance," completely blew me away with its Iron Maidenesque opening riff. Vocalist Curtis Cassarino's unique and powerful, fast paced stylings, bring a breath of fresh air to the current stagnant metal scene. A scene that finds many bands imitating each other. Eerie wails echoed throughout this tune. "Far From You," the 2nd offering changes the pace a bit. More echoing vocals that slightly reminded me of Depeche Mode but with way heavier guitars. My friend Whitey, aka "Dr.JR Whiteluv" said the song sounded like a Bad Religion tune.
"Forgotten" presents yet another different vocal offering. The guitar chords were dark and menacing and complemented the vox quite nicely. "Evildye," thrusted me back to the 80's. I found myself blasted by thrashy guitars, courtesy of virtuoso and music degree earner, Steve Matthews. His solo forced me to take cover behind my desk! Bassist Rob Waldron and Drummer Matt Glasser provided the glue that held this metal boat afloat.
By this point I was very much into this CD. I hear so many different things, I find myself at a loss for words. No two songs sounded the same, a welcome change from the current standard. Grey Cell Green have truly set themselvesapart from today's trendy melting pot of rappers, cookie monsters and monotone crooners. "Shrug," attacked me with a nu-metal groove and before I could blink, it warped me into a spacey sixties psychadelic trip. Then came the tribal beat mixed in with a doomy background riff. It may sound confusing but it flows very well.
Other songs on this everchanging groovefest are: "Pollyanna," "Treadmill," "Another," and "Another Glance." This final track's intro provides a beautiful string arrangement that give's way to very short (1:45) acoustic version of the opening track, "Glance." I was thoroughly impressed with this over the top opus. This is Grey Cell Green's 2nd release. They sent me their 1st release also, which I am excited to hear as well. It's very difficult to catagorize these guys. I'd like to say Progressive Melodic Metal meets Stoner Rock meets... damn, I can't do it. Whitey said it's Alternative meets Death Metal, but I didn't think it reached that extreme. Definitely a must buy, even if your only intention is to smoke a jay and sit in a room full of candles and incense. I can't wait to see Grey Cell Green live. Yet another band that deserves a record deal.
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