Alright, for those of you who do not know me very well, Norma Jean is my favorite band. This has (almost) NOTHING to do with the album review I am going to give about their latest album released on July 13, 2010 entitled "Meridional".
This album is a send-chills-through-your-body listen from beginning until the first few minutes of track 13. There has been such a progression with this band since their first released of "Bless the Martyr Kiss the Child". The level of complexity and intensity has just blown me away. In some songs there is a definite "Oh God, the Aftermath" feel with brutal screams, and disgusting breakdowns. The whole album though scream "New Norma Jean". This whole entire album is just a beastly expansion from "Norma Jean vs the Anti-Mother". Cory's vocals come out more so than ever before and have matured in such a way that they still have a brutal harshness but melodically enhanced. Basically, without going into great detail, this is, HANDS DOWN, the BEST album I have ever purchased! This band has grown so much and made some of the best decisions in their line-up and picking their style. The lyrics are just as strong as ever and the meaning is in your face (as always). If you have ever liked a heavier band or just love amazing music this is a MUST!!!
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