As Is Everything Was Held in Place

Of Machines | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 3, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rise Records
• ASIN: B001PSQGKE
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,424 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Debut, September 8, 2009

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Dan Herzog (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: As Is Everything Was Held in Place (Audio CD)

First off, let me say that I am not a fan of music like this usually. But this band hit me in a way I really can't describe. Good breakdowns and smooth screaming voice that doesn't overtone the actual singing. Also love the "dreamy" digital beats. All in all a good CD. Every beat in my opinion is catchy and lyrics are complex which I enjoy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rise Does it Again!, May 16, 2009

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Gregory Bowen "Sports Nut" (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: As Is Everything Was Held in Place (Audio CD)

I've always been a fan of the post-hardcore/emo rock scene. Bands such as Secret and Whisper, A Skylit Drive, Emarosa, Circa, and others, have really become my preference when purchasing albums. I found Of Machines on myspace after spotting them on Rise Records' website. I must say, this group has the potential to be REALLY big. They have the aggressive, technical sound that is all the rage right now. Fast, intricate drum tracking with guitar-work I'd compare to Saosin's original EP Translating the Name. Very "dreamy" and echoed. Vocally, Of Machines delivers beautifully. The screamer has a higher range, which I prefer, and the "smooth singer" hits notes I'd compare to Charles Furney of Secret and Whisper.

All in all this album scores an A- on my scale. The album could stand to add two more solid tracks (a couple of the tracks are instrumental "lead-ins"), but I won't fault the guys. The music they are writing is very intricate and thus takes much longer to compose.

I recommend this CD to anyone who is a fan of the bands I listed previously. You will love Of Machines.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bee's Knees, February 27, 2010

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Ross Macdonald "ScaryPotter" (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: As Is Everything Was Held in Place (Audio CD)

This album has it all. A bit of metalcore with some very nice screaming and masterfully produced. The vocals are incredible...very sick guitar effects going on in this album.
My favs:
An autobiography (gutwrenching raw emotion in this one...love it)
It must belong somewhere
Sailing Alone
Becoming closer to closure
Weaving the values (awesome mix of synth and guitars)