Music: Lounge/Modern Metal
Country: USA
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/mower
Cool Songs: The Song We Dont Speak of, Sicko, Wolves
With Make it a Double, MOWER seeks to duplicate the success reached on its sophomore album “Not For You.” This time the San Diego, California based group continues upon the modern metal path of the past album, but only for the first half of the album.
Make it a Double aptly describes the album because the second part of the album shows the group assuming its jazzy, hipster lounge music alter-ego, Slower. The album cover and CD inserts depict the band merging the two styles: slick black suits, martinis, girls sporting boas complete with Mohawk hairdos, bandanas and assault weapons.
Overlooking the lounge act aspects, MOWER portrays a fashion and music style that is urban and of definite California origin. Consisting of members Brian Sheerin (Vocals), Dominic Moscatello (Vocals), Chris McCredie (bass), Greg Russell (guitar) and Jessie Tato (drums), MOWER mixes Southern California modern metal sounds such as hardcore and nu metal.
Tracks such as Shneak and Escaped feature bouncy rhythms of the down-tuned nu metal variety. The Song We Dont Speak of and Wolves uphold the tradition laid down by modern metal legends LAMB OF GOD and FEAR FACTORY. Punk and nu metal typically make their bass a priority, as does MOWERs Chris McCredie, whose popping bass sound provides catchy song intros.
MOWER takes a dual vocal approach. One voice works well, merging the gruffness of Chuck Billy and harmony of Pepper Keenan. The other vocalist has a much higher pitch, which instill a funky vibe to the mix. While this voice diversifies the groups music, its rather annoying and seems out of place.
A massive list of guest musicians spice up song sections throughout the album. Rob Caggiano (ex-ANTHRAX and renown producer) flies in with a soaring solo on Sicko. STONE SOURs Roy Mayorga handles percussion on the laid-back lounge efforts Faded and Road Rage. Mikey Doling recreates the nu metal guitar sound associated with his band, SNOT.
Make It A Double has its moments of heavy brilliance. The group cleverly mixes party themes with aggression. The lounge parts are good for relaxed mood, especially for chilling with your girlfriend. Even though the album includes plenty of ripping guitar solos and hard breaks, the dual vocal approach needs to go! Much of the nu metal style also lends the album a trendy, poppy vibe, which should make it another mainstream success, but wont find favor with our readers who cringe at this kind of music.
note: 5/10
Tracklist
1. The Party
2. Wolves
3. The Start
4. Shneak
5. The Song We Don't Speak Of
6. Escaped
7. Sicko
8. Alien
9. Faded
10. Road Rage
11. Pieces
12. Undone
13. U Turn
14. Shut Up And Skate
Line-up
Brian Sheerin-Vocals
Dominic Moscatello-vocals
Chris McCredie-bass
Greg Russell-guitar
Jessie Tato-drums
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