Vektor- Outer Isolation ALBUM REVIEW

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Vektor's latest album continues further down the road the Arizona band set for itself on 2009's Black Future. It's certainly a more dynamic and melodic release, but I was ultimately hoping for a stronger difference between this album and its predecessor. Still, these tunes embrace Vektor's usual sound without feeling stale.

What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next?

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FAV TRACKS: TETRASTRUCTURAL MINDS, VENUS PROJECT, OUTER ISOLATION

LEAST FAV TRACK: DARK CREATIONS, DEAD CREATORS

VEKTOR- OUTER ISOLATION / 2011 / HEAVY ARTILLERY / THRASH METAL, PROGRESSIVE METAL, TECHNICAL THRASH METAL

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[ihoustong]

@Mctallicaful471 the last thing we need is more sub-genres in metal...

[thegentlemenseraph]

Hmm, you gave black future a strong 9 and this a strong 8, even though you saw it as a step forward. GIVE IT A TEN BOY!

[Daemonfury1]

Black Future is better, but Outer Isolation is solid no doubt.

[mtim1094]

to me, this was an eleven and also an eye opener. this was my first vektor album and my first thrash metal record. thank you needle drop for showing me this amazing and influencial band!

[willabema]

@nadman14 \m/

[nadman14]

@willabema touche lol.

[willabema]

@nadman14 I don't have a good ear for crap. Sorry. LOL!

[nadman14]

@willabema oh no i have the same view. Vocals are secondary for me, i can usually get past bad vocals if the instrumentals are top quality stuff. I was just commenting on Tom Araya in general, i still love south of heaven and seasons in the abyss is probably after show no mercy my fav slayer album. and i fucking love Agalloch, beautiful, atmospheric music with meaningful lyrics. I can see why Ashes against the grain would appeal more to u cos its heavier but u need a good ear to appreciate them.

[willabema]

@nadman14 Agalloch sucks. Now that's just a boring band all around. I can tolerate some songs on "Ashes Against the Grain" but the rest is utter garbage.

My opinion.

[willabema]

@nadman14 "as much as i love slayer, Tom Araya can be extremely generic and boring."

LOL! When? I guess you and I listen for different things in music. For the most part, vocals come secondary to me. Guitar, bass and drums are fundamental. South of Heaven and Seasons are their best work musician wise and vocally. Their production changed for the better and Slayer had a more bombastic sound. Love those albums equally as much as Show No Mercy onward!

[nadman14]

@willabema ok, i respect your opinion. however as much as i love slayer, Tom Araya can be extremely generic and boring. i think after reign in blood he kinda lost it. i felt the vocals on SOH and SITA were disappointing with not enough punch to them. also Mortuus is one awesome BM vocalist. My fav BM vocalist is John Haughm from Agalloch even though they arent fully BM.

[willabema]

@nadman14 Not to me. I'd rather listen to Tom Araya. Even black metal shrieks are better. Mortuus from Mardukcomes to mind.