Flotsam and Jetsam - When the Storm Comes Down
Flotsam and Jetsam’s newest work, to be frank, left something to be desired. The music seems to have slowed down. Eric A.K. tries to sing more on this LP than on the other two. Granted, every single song has a cool part or two, but one or two cool parts per song does not make a good album. I’m not sure I can pinpoint a reason for the new style, but as they, themselves said in the song “Deviation,” they can “give no explanation for deviation.” My best guess would be that they tasted a little fame with No Place for Disgrace, and like many other bands thought it was a license to become funky. “E.M.T.E.K.” and “K.A.B.” are both cool songs which I hope come out on a single (which would be worth buying). I believe they can do better. If they could be fierce for a whole album, not just a few bars, they would a force. Maybe they should do more Elton John covers. I give this LP two thumbs down. Come on guys, I expect better than this.
{Believe it or not, but F&J is still releasing albums, each improving a bit on the previous one. Their 1997 album, High, saw them make a return to Metal Blade after about a decade on other labels. In these bleak days of bands bowing down to the mindless likes of Korn and Pantera, it was good to hear High and know that at least some of the old timers have the sense and desire to still be themselves. F&J have also just released a new LP, Unnatural Selection, but I have not yet had the opportunity to give it a spin. So, while not the best band I’ve ever heard, Flotsam has my respect. Unfortunately they’ve never gotten the recognition they really deserve, so they may have to try to live on my respect alone.}
[Notes in {curly brackets} are from the Metal Curse 1 - 4 Collected Edition (1999)]
[Please note that the reviews in Metal Curse #1 and #2 did not have numerical ratings.]
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Swastikkko said:
Didn’t MC 1 & 2 have like 1-4 or 1-5 skulls or crosses or pixie dust or something? Re-reading this for the first time in almost 20 years, my bet is 2.5 choads, or 3 shrouds.
admin said:
Nope. No ratings of any kind of Metal Curse #1 and #2.
Haven’t you mentioned many times that we should have never started rating stuff? Or has someone stolen the legendary Swastikkko name?!
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