Cynic

De muziek is Cynic is zeer technisch, met schitterend drumwerk van Sean Reinert (drumt ook op "Human" van Death!) en diverse zangstijlen. Grunts en vrouwelijke vocalen, maar vooral de bizarre computerstem die een belangrijke rol speelt is opmerkelijk.

Lees maar eens de biografie van Allmusic.com:

Another product of the prolific Florida death metal scene, Cynic distinguished themselves for their unique experiments in combining technically proficient death metal with progressive rock touches, bordering at times on jazz fusion. Cynic was formed in 1987 by vocalist/guitarist Paul Masvidal, guitarist Jason Gobel, bassist Mark Van Erp, and drummer Sean Reinert. With the arrival of bassist Tony Choy, the band began recording their first demos, which, for the most part, contained the prevalent death metal/thrash tendencies typical of the Florida scene. Then, in 1991, the band went on temporary hiatus while Masvidal and Reinert performed on Death's Human album and Choy departed to join Atheist. A year later, they reconvened with new bassist Sean Malone and signed with Roadrunner records, who described them as "the most famous underground band yet to record an album." This they finally did with 1993's classic Focus, a groundbreaking release in the field of progressive thrash. Besides the band's unquestionable technical prowess, the album also displayed their awesome talent for improvisation and inventive songwriting. Singer Tony Teengarden (who had contributed some vocals to the album) was brought on board for a European tour with Pestilence, but this was cut short when the latter broke up. Cynic, too, would decide to go their separate ways shortly after returning home to Florida.

Cynic heeft naast een serie demo's (niet meer on aan te komen) maar 1 album uitgebracht:

Hier een goeie review van "Focus":

Cynic was one of the many great bands signed unto Roadrunner Records in the early 90s, grinding their way from obscurity alongside the likes of Believer, Solitude Aeturnus, Solus et al. So why is this significant? The aforementioned acts were subsequently (and unceremoniously) forsaken as the label stumbled over itself to capitalize on hardcore's growing popularity. But whatever the factors involved in the band's demise, one thing is certain: metal will surely never know a band like Cynic again. To call this act 'technical' would be a cruel understatement; Focus sounds like three Dream Theater discs playing simultaneously, if John Petrucci had six arms and a four-neck guitar (okay that's not entirely fair - Cynic have TWO guitars). There are polyrhythms and time-changes shooting about everywhere, stabilized by a healthy jazz/fusion influence and an obvious understanding on how to blend these clashing styles into a coherent intellectual trip even the musical layman can appreciate. The vocals alternate between death, female, clean male, and processed Max Headroom/Transformers 'more than meets the eye' synths that are unique to my ears. But the entire experience is almost unfathomable, really. I mean, I doubt any level headed human can assimilate all the ingredients of Focus in their entire friggin' lives, let alone the five years since its release. No, of course it doesn't hold much appeal in today's stone-cold musical climate, but you'd do well in hearing this. Better have your thinking cap on, though.

bron: www.ssmt-reviews.com

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Op woensdag 26 maart 2003 09:12 schreef Cynic het volgende:
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