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Artist...... Megosh
Album....... Body Works
Label....... Revival Recordings
Genre....... Rock
Releasedate 2014-04-01
Encoder..... LAME
Bitrate..... 320kbps
Size........ 71.87 mb
Duration.... 29:21
WWW......... http://play.google.com
.Tracklist .................................................................
01 Body Works [ 4:15]
02 Black Is The New Blonde [ 3:39]
03 Fast Times At I.C.U. [ 3:45]
04 Trigger Thumb [ 3:48]
05 Dance For Me [ 3:07]
06 When We Were Children [ 4:09]
07 Monsters (Acoustic Version) [ 3:41]
08 Body Works (Remix) [ 2:57]
.Releasenotes ..............................................................
After about a week and a half of wrapping my mind around this bit of artwork,
it is apparent that words could never do Body Works a bit of justice. So
whatÆs a writer to do?
First off, a little ôGet to know the artist.ö Megosh are a
progressive/post-hardcore quartet from Baltimore, Maryland. Guitarist/Lead
Vocalist Josh Grosscup, at first glance, appears identical to Jack Black and
oddly enough, has disturbingly similar mannerisms as the multi-talented
human. Moving on, so as to not pigeonhole this review completely, the group
has this rare ability to sound remarkably unique, while also incorporating
several different styles and genres (which many bands do, un-uniquely). The
only group that remotely comes to mind is Coheed & Cambria û but being a
decade-long fan of the latter, even that comparison doesnÆt sit entirely
well. What Megosh seem to have here is a firm grasp on forcing a catchy pop
track down your throat, while masking it with a guitar-encumbered,
progressive technique. They do this without any hesitation or regard to
potential metal-backlash. To put this synopsis into a simpler form û Megosh
eat your soul while making you feel absurdly satisfied.
Now that we have gotten to know the band in some detail (sorry for the
over-detail), Body Works is, more or less, a single (ôBody Worksö), combining
forces with MegoshÆs self-titled EP that released back in 2013. Perhaps we
should be calling this a co-review, then? Regardless, the tracks remain fully
intact and the natural flow of the record is perfectly undisturbed with the
first track addition.
ôBody Worksö gently begins the EP with a haunting guitar intro, which quickly
transfers the spotlight to the aforementioned Grosscup, whose vocals
ultimately take over. However, in defense of the remaining members, the
instrumentation and harmonies of the album are stunning. In ôBlack Is the New
Blondeö listeners would be repressed to not hear the brilliance. What is just
as impressive is the EPÆs production and sound quality, but do not take that
the wrong way û oftentimes, up-and-coming bands like Megosh will carry this
unprecedented talent, only to have it shattered by a poor engineering project
(lower budget, financial-speak). Needless to say, nothing here sounds
under-done or thrown together.
ôTrigger Thumbö is my personal favorite on the short collection of tracks.
Being the heaviest of the assortment, the lyrics reach right out and grab a
hold of you. ôWhere were you and all your guns / Leave it to me to be the one
to pick you up / This could be love / Burn the bridges built by broken hearts
youÆve shrined / And separate the swine.ö Lyricists who have the competence
to develop a multi-leveled meaning to a song will always trump the
straightforward writers and thinkers of the world (Skiba, Havok, etc.). There
is and always will be a clear difference between poet and writer. The ability
to create varied viewpoints and opinions surrounding oneÆs words is sheer
genius.
Honestly, there is no perfect way to wrap up this summary of thought which
fully captures the feelings that present themselves while listening û what
can I say, IÆm a writer, and therefore, a straightforward thinker.
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