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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Comeback of Different Sorts., August 7, 2006
To say the least, there are still shockwaves running through the metal community about this album. But honestly, it's not like we weren't given a heads-up. The "Maha Kali" release gave us a big hint as to which direction Jon was headed in with his songwriting.
Not surprisingly though, people freaked when this album came out. Those expecting a second "Storm of the Light's Bane" were treated to something radically different. Dissection now play a very dark and sinister type of melodic death metal, but nothing close to In Flames, as some have stated. (Though I will say, a few riffs from this album would have fit perfectly on their 1998 album Whoracle.) There are no blastbeats or 8-minute "epics." The sound here is more streamlined, and most of the songs rely more on solid guitar-oriented songwriting and a sinister atmosphere than the black metal norm.
I will say that this album is definitely easier to get into on a musical level than previous Dissection albums. "Starless Aeon" and "God of Forbidden Light" are straight-up catchy, and "Xeper I Set" will grab some unexpecting listeners with its thrashy demeanor. Jon's vocals seem more restrained here, but seem to work within the context of the music. The drumming is simplistic and fitting, but never becomes stale or boring. Production overall is pretty good, even if it's a bit too sterile and digital. The guitar tone is crisp and the leads, solos, and harmonies cut through the mix when they need to.
My favorite thing about "Reinakos" would have to be the lyrics. Jon's long-time affiliation with the MLO comes through here, with invocations in other tongues to the gods of chaos and other things such as anti-cosmic philosophy. It may come off as pretentious at first, but soon you'll find yourself chanting "Dies Irae, Dies Illa, Solvet Cosmos Infavilla!" sooner than you think.
Even if this album sounds a bit dated, it is a solid comeback for one of extreme metal's most signifigant bands.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Who cares if it's a departure, it's an excellent METAL album!, March 9, 2007
A well crafted, well executed, well produced, and all around excellent album. This is NOT the Dissection of yore, nor should it be expected to be. To say that a man should serve 7 years in prison and emerge unchanged would be folly, and the music is as much of a reflection of that as anything. The biggest departure of this album from the previous albums has got to be the sound quality. Absolutely top notch, and it gives the recording a whole new sheen. I'd imagine that if this were recorded in a similar style as Storm, then you would see entirely different opinions in the reviews. Favorite tracks of the album are the title track "Reinkaos", the epilogue "Maha Kali," and "Beyond the Horizon," but they are all quality tracks without a one to be skipped over. If you like old Dissection, you may or may not like this album. But if you like METAL, then you will most likely enjoy this recording for its own merits.
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14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Different but excellent, May 23, 2006
after two amazing black metal albums, dissection singer/guitarplayer/mastermind goes to jail for murder because he is, quite frankly, an idiot of the highest order. Though I believe someone is up above, i'm not religious so I could care less about his satanic views, they mean nothing to me. What I do like is the top notch music and vocals. Obviously, prison changed this dude's musical views. So he takes dissection from a black metal band to a melodic death metal band thingy. The result is spectatcular to say the least. I can see why fans would be dissapointed as it's just a total depature from their original sound but I think it's just as good as their other stuff. The melodies on this album, the music itself, it's epic beyond belief. The guitar solos are amazing and the vocals, while not as harsh as their older stuff, are clear and precise. The production adds to the sound, this album sounds IMMENSE. The drumming is outstanding as well.
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