Waves of Visual Decay

Communic | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 27, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B000FDKC0A
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,534 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Masterful Norwegian Metal, February 11, 2007

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Joel Israel "Professional Shark Wrestler" (Cedar City, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waves of Visual Decay (Audio CD)

"Waves Of Visual Decay" is the sophomore effort from Norwegian progressive metal outfit Communic, and is one of the better recent efforts in the genre. A good way to describe this band's sound would be a cross between power and progressive metal, with an intellectual slant and lengthy, prog-influenced compositions. Communic remind me quite a bit of the band Nevermore, perhaps with a bit lower shred quotient.

A very addictive blend of elements which any metal fan would certainly enjoy; this album is definately a standout among the metal releases of the last few months. Complex and heavy riffs and excellent operatic vocals, an epic, cinematic sensibility, and intelligent lyrics full of pointed social commentary. I have been a fan of progressive metal for years, and Communic are certainly rising stars in the genre.

Some fine-tuning might help this band, however...some songs are a bit long without enough variety to warrant the song's length, and feel rather repetitive because of this. That having been said, when this band is "on", they're on fire...tracks like the blazing opener "Under A Luminous Sky" and "At Dewy Prime" are powerful, intense, and heavy. Recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Communic - Waves of Visual Decay, December 20, 2006

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Richard Terry (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waves of Visual Decay (Audio CD)

Norway's Communic have taken the metal world by storm in a relatively short time. In 2005, the band released their debut album Conspiracy in Mind. After the recording, the band hastily entered the studio and recorded Waves of Visual Decay. This release is nothing short of stunning, and is a very strong contender for Album of the Year.

Waves of Visual Decay starts off with a fast paced progressive monster with Under a Luminous Sky. This song is a strong opener and is filled with tempo changes and amazing vocals. Frozen Asleep in the Park is a great song with wonderful layering of the guitar work. One of the best songs is the title track. Oddleif Stensland's vocals are top-notch and this shows his magnificent range. The final track, At Dewy Prime is epic and in my opinion, the best song on the album. The guitar work is spectacular and the song is nearly 10 minutes long.

Oddleif Stensland's vocals soar high once again and have that hint of Nevermore's Warrell Dane present. This band is so talented that it is downright scary at how good the next albums will be. People often call Communic the Norwegian Nevermore. This is accurate, and Nevermore fans should embrace this band for their mastery of the genre. Waves of Visual Decay is rightfully one of the top releases of 2006. I can hardly wait until Communic tour the United States.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Progressive Heavy-Power Metal!, July 7, 2006

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Logan Peterson "The Wichitan Metalhead" (Wichita, Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waves of Visual Decay (Audio CD)

After 2005's amazing release of "Conspiracy in Mind", Communic jumped right back in the studio to start work on 2006's "Waves of Visual Decay". And oh my God did they do something right. This album puts everything you thought you knew about Progressive Metal and Power Metal to shame. The way the two genres are blended make for a great listen and the technicality of this album is mind numbing. At times the guitar riffs might remind you of Porcupine Tree (evident in the track Under a Luminous Sky). This is definitly one of the best of 2006 so far. If you enjoy bands like Nevermore, Soilwork, Beyond Fear, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, and Evergrey then this is for you. You wont be dissappointed. And if you like this album make sure you pick up their first! Or vice-versa.