| 1. Perfect Pitch Black |
| 2. World Is in Your Way |
| 3. Off to Ruin [#] |
| 4. Trepanning |
| 5. Paranormal [#] |
| 6. Droned |
| 7. Down the Drain |
| 8. Ataraxia [#] |
| 9. Tension in the Ranks [#] |
| 10. Screaming in Your Sleep [#] |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This is a piece of work representing one of the more tumultuous times in the band's recent history. And as we all know, good things often come from the toughest experiences. In this case, we get one of the most powerful collections of songs Cave In has put together. They've toured with Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Converge, Piebald, Between The Buried And Me, Scissorfight, Isis, Dillinger Escape Plan, Neurosis, and more. For fans of Converge, Radiohead, Failure, Mastadon.
This has impressed me greatly, and i hope to get my hands on "Antenna" very soon. I'm sure i won't be disappointed. I think, for fans of Glassjaw, Isis, Placebo, Will Haven, Pelican and even Converge..you'll like this. It's at times intense, at times melodic, at times even beautiful..very beautiful. Fantastic album. So glad i picked it up.
First, like mentioned above, it should be noted that "Pitch Perfect Black" isn't a phenomenal mix of "Until Your Heart Stops" and "Jupiter." Although Steven brings back his screaming vocal style in places, musically this sounds nothing like the Cave In on either of those releases. Of course there's the spacy guitar progressions that the band has been flirting with since their heyday ("Paranormal" and "Ataraxia" both have groovy, atmospheric feels) and there's somewhat of a return of the brooding assaults of UYHS ("Trepanning" probably being the most obvious straight-ahead rocker), but there's also a lot of differences. In fact "Pitch Perfect Black" could more correctly be described as combination of every album Cave In has put out so far. There's the melodic leanings of "Antenna", the lush soundscapes of "Jupiter" and the hardcore roots of "Until Your Heart Stops" all sprinkled nicely throughout the record. Songs like the opener "The World In Your Way" and "Paranormal" take the progressive-meets-hardcore approach and run rampid, incorporating screaming vocals and wild guitar dynamics, while moody pieces like "Down The Drain" and "Tension in the Ranks" give the album an obvious sense of balance. There's also plenty of twists and turns like the band has always been known for to keep the listener on their toes and maintain a constant level of surprise.
This was a much needed album in the Cave In discography. It has the right draw to win back the hardcore elite who are in love with "Until Your Heart Stops", and the sensible progressive appeal that attracted fans to "Jupiter" and "Antenna". The incorporation of all ranges of their sound was a really great move on the band's part, as it proves that Cave In still continue to be on of the most creative and overlooked bands in music. While it's not some glorious "Jupiter" meets "Until Your Heart Stops" mix, for what it's worth "Pitch Perfect Black" is a great treat for fans who have been wanting to see the band explore even further realms of their sound. With a rightful return to the label which they were always truly at home with, Cave In sound better than ever, and this album leaves much anticipation for what the group will pursue in the future. Until then "Pitch Perfect Black" bridges the gap between the past and present.
I've been a longtime fan of Cave In, including each of the band's musical incarnations to present. To me, this release signifies a band that has rediscovered its love for music after an ill-fated relationship with a major label. Cave In could have easily quit after being dropped from RCA. Instead, they quickly released a collection of songs which only hint as to which musical direction the band will take next, and since then the band has toured virtually non-stop. Given the tumultuousness of the band's past few years, what more could you ask for. Save the comparisons for the bands upcoming full-length album with Converge drummer, Ben Koller.
For those new to Cave In's music, I'd recommend investigating the band's brutal roots ("Until Your Heart Stops") and its space rock aspirations ("Jupiter") before coming up to speed with this release.
That being said, their latest effort is mediocre at best. Don't believe the hype. This record doesn't have any of the dense, riff-a-minute writing that was all over Until Your Heart Stops, nor does it feature the unifying space rock themes, cavernous reverbs, and delayed guitar lines of Jupiter. It doesn't sound like a hybrid of the two albums, and it disappoints me to hear people making that comparison just because it has some growly vocal parts and some double bass. Granted, they're pulling on some of their old elements here, and the guitar tones on this record are more American amp/70's sounding than before which I dig, but a Jupiter/UYHS crossbreed this is not.
It sounds like a collection of B-sides or leftovers that the band threw together just to get some sort of release out. My heart goes out to them because like I said, I think these guys have put out some of may favorite stuff in recent years and did an amazing job of tying in a lot of the same influences I'm into. I also can sympathize with them if they're having writer's block, but hearing people hail this record as a return to form is something I just can't stomach.
This is a piece of work representing one of the more tumultuous times in the band's recent history. And as we all know, good things often come from the toughest experiences. In this case, we get one of the most powerful collections of songs Cave In has put together. They've toured with Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Converge, Piebald, Between The Buried And Me, Scissorfight, Isis, Dillinger Escape Plan, Neurosis, and more. For fans of Converge, Radiohead, Failure, Mastadon.
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ASIN: B000A87K8W Release Date: 2005-09-13 |
Tracks:
- Perfect Pitch Black
- World Is in Your Way
- Off to Ruin [#]
- Trepanning
- Paranormal [#]
- Down the Drain
- Droned
- Ataraxia [#]
- Tension in the Ranks [#]
- Screaming in Your Sleep [#]
Album Description
This is a piece of work representing one of the more tumultuous times in the band's recent history. And as we all know, good things often come from the toughest experiences. In this case, we get one of the most powerful collections of songs Cave In has put together. They've toured with Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Converge, Piebald, Between The Buried And Me, Scissorfight, Isis, Dillinger Escape Plan, Neurosis, and more. For fans of Converge, Radiohead, Failure, Mastadon.Customer Reviews:
So Happy I Bought This.........2006-03-27
This has impressed me greatly, and i hope to get my hands on "Antenna" very soon. I'm sure i won't be disappointed. I think, for fans of Glassjaw, Isis, Placebo, Will Haven, Pelican and even Converge..you'll like this. It's at times intense, at times melodic, at times even beautiful..very beautiful. Fantastic album. So glad i picked it up.
Where Will They Go Next?.......2006-03-05
First, like mentioned above, it should be noted that "Pitch Perfect Black" isn't a phenomenal mix of "Until Your Heart Stops" and "Jupiter." Although Steven brings back his screaming vocal style in places, musically this sounds nothing like the Cave In on either of those releases. Of course there's the spacy guitar progressions that the band has been flirting with since their heyday ("Paranormal" and "Ataraxia" both have groovy, atmospheric feels) and there's somewhat of a return of the brooding assaults of UYHS ("Trepanning" probably being the most obvious straight-ahead rocker), but there's also a lot of differences. In fact "Pitch Perfect Black" could more correctly be described as combination of every album Cave In has put out so far. There's the melodic leanings of "Antenna", the lush soundscapes of "Jupiter" and the hardcore roots of "Until Your Heart Stops" all sprinkled nicely throughout the record. Songs like the opener "The World In Your Way" and "Paranormal" take the progressive-meets-hardcore approach and run rampid, incorporating screaming vocals and wild guitar dynamics, while moody pieces like "Down The Drain" and "Tension in the Ranks" give the album an obvious sense of balance. There's also plenty of twists and turns like the band has always been known for to keep the listener on their toes and maintain a constant level of surprise.
This was a much needed album in the Cave In discography. It has the right draw to win back the hardcore elite who are in love with "Until Your Heart Stops", and the sensible progressive appeal that attracted fans to "Jupiter" and "Antenna". The incorporation of all ranges of their sound was a really great move on the band's part, as it proves that Cave In still continue to be on of the most creative and overlooked bands in music. While it's not some glorious "Jupiter" meets "Until Your Heart Stops" mix, for what it's worth "Pitch Perfect Black" is a great treat for fans who have been wanting to see the band explore even further realms of their sound. With a rightful return to the label which they were always truly at home with, Cave In sound better than ever, and this album leaves much anticipation for what the group will pursue in the future. Until then "Pitch Perfect Black" bridges the gap between the past and present.
DISCLAIMER: This is not a proper full length album!.......2006-01-04
I've been a longtime fan of Cave In, including each of the band's musical incarnations to present. To me, this release signifies a band that has rediscovered its love for music after an ill-fated relationship with a major label. Cave In could have easily quit after being dropped from RCA. Instead, they quickly released a collection of songs which only hint as to which musical direction the band will take next, and since then the band has toured virtually non-stop. Given the tumultuousness of the band's past few years, what more could you ask for. Save the comparisons for the bands upcoming full-length album with Converge drummer, Ben Koller.
For those new to Cave In's music, I'd recommend investigating the band's brutal roots ("Until Your Heart Stops") and its space rock aspirations ("Jupiter") before coming up to speed with this release.
Don't believe the hype...even from "old fans".......2005-11-02
That being said, their latest effort is mediocre at best. Don't believe the hype. This record doesn't have any of the dense, riff-a-minute writing that was all over Until Your Heart Stops, nor does it feature the unifying space rock themes, cavernous reverbs, and delayed guitar lines of Jupiter. It doesn't sound like a hybrid of the two albums, and it disappoints me to hear people making that comparison just because it has some growly vocal parts and some double bass. Granted, they're pulling on some of their old elements here, and the guitar tones on this record are more American amp/70's sounding than before which I dig, but a Jupiter/UYHS crossbreed this is not.
It sounds like a collection of B-sides or leftovers that the band threw together just to get some sort of release out. My heart goes out to them because like I said, I think these guys have put out some of may favorite stuff in recent years and did an amazing job of tying in a lot of the same influences I'm into. I also can sympathize with them if they're having writer's block, but hearing people hail this record as a return to form is something I just can't stomach.
It's not perfect...then again it's not "jupiter"..........2005-10-08
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ASIN: B000AA7C24 Release Date: 2005-09-19 |
Tracks:
- Perfect Pitch Black
- World Is In Your Way
- Off To Ruin
- Trepanning
- Paranormal
- Down The Drain
- Droned
- Ataraxia
- Tension In The Banks
- Screaming In Your Sleep
- Prognosis
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Customer Reviews:
Perfect.......2005-10-05
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