CD REVIEW - Emmure - Felony (2009)

CD REVIEW - FELONY BY EMMURE (2009 VICTORY RECORDS)



It's hard to imagine Emmure could get any stranger then their 2008 and 2007 releases, The Respect Issue and Goodbye to the Gallows. The subjects of their songs ranged from pregnancy to Travis Bickle (Referencing Scorsese's "Taxi Driver" ), a song featuring just breathing and a series of clicks.. No fan will doubt that that the New Fairfield, Connecticut band was strange, but there is no question the deathcore group has made a name for themselves nationally and throughout the small state of Connecticut.

Felony, surpasses the previous albums in strangeness. The topics of the songs... Well lets just say the listener should come to their own conclusion on those.. Felony seems to get stranger as the tracks trudge along. The vocalist Frankie Palmeri basically raps throughout the entire CD, making his vocal style unique, but a turnoff. In fact, most of the album turned me off mostly because of the odd subject matter, some of which is quite disturbing. Not to mention if you pre-ordered the album, it comes with a t-shirt and an "official" New York Police Department evidence bag. Strange? I think so.

Please remember though, if you are expecting the insane, intense and brutal breakdowns that the two albums previous had provided, you will certainly not be disappointed. If you have a weak stomach, though, you will be turned off. Trust me.