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"The Lyricist" is the sixth full length studio album by the Norwegian thrash metal band Susperia, released March 16th, 2018 on the Agonia Records label.
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For those used to the gruffness of Athera, this album will take a few spins to absorb. While Fjellestad does a fine job of incorporating those Atera-like moments into the record, his voice isn’t the same. But he has some impressive pipes. The most impressive part of Fjellestad’s voice can only be realized while checking out Guardians of Time. When comparing his power-metal cleans of Guardians of Time with his barks, rasps, spats, and screams of Susperia, it’s almost hard to believe it’s the same person behind the mic.
In the end, The Lyricist is a refreshing change for the band. Not all will agree, but Susperia fell into a rut after Cut from Stone. And this was the change they needed. With a new singer, with this much depth and diversity, the band appears to have found new inspiration. Not to mention a return to the sound of Predominance. While there are some dull moments on “I Entered,” “Day I Died,” and “Void,” The Lyricist is a strong outing from the band. And I’m excited for what they have in store for us next.
Reviewed by A.N. Grier for angrymetalguy.com.
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