- Audio CD (1 Nov 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Displeased
- ASIN: B000050J3M
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The second album from the top Canadian death squad, and the final one to feature the incomparable vocal talents of the lunatic (and Chad Kroeger look-alike, another Canadian, interestingly!) Lord Worm, this is quite simply one of the finest Death Metal releases of all time. The music is slightly less technical than on the two follow-ups ‘Whisper Supremacy’ and ‘And Then You’ll Beg’, but it is the vocal style which sets it apart. For sheer aural ferocity, Lord Worm simply blows Mike DiSalvo out of the water, which is no mean feat in itself, as the big man packs a fair bit of power himself, though his style is more hardcore than Death Metal. Lord Worm is Death Metal through and through, with his style being roughly halfway between that of Chris Barnes (ex-Cannibal Corpse) and Kevin Sharp (ex-Brutal Truth) – as gutteral is it is possible for a man to get! The other notable feature of this, and every other Cryptopsy album is Flo Mounier’s almost inhuman drumming ability; simply phenomenal, almost like a constant blastbeat!
After the recording of this album, Lord Worm left (possibly to form Nickleback, who knows?) and Mike Disalvo joined, and the music became more technical and progressive, and less extreme. This album, though, catches the band at the very peak of their awesome powers, and stands as a classic of the genre. The cover art, showing a 17th century painting of the head of John the Baptist fits the mood perfectly as well. Absolute class.
After the recording of this album, Lord Worm left (possibly to form Nickleback, who knows?) and Mike Disalvo joined, and the music became more technical and progressive, and less extreme. This album, though, catches the band at the very peak of their awesome powers, and stands as a classic of the genre. The cover art, showing a 17th century painting of the head of John the Baptist fits the mood perfectly as well. Absolute class.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
None So Vile (1996), Cryptopsy's second album, was out of print for several years until this reissue. Its status as the Holy Grail of technical death metal was reflected by the fact that it changed hands for significant sums on eBay, although anyone who availed themselves of a copy in this manner would doubtless have considered their purchase a worthwhile investment.
NSV exhibits everything you'd demand from a techinical death metal album; inventive, accomplished, catchy riffing, complex compositional structures, a crushing guitar tone and a monstrous production job.
What raises this album to the level of an elite release for me, however, is the mesmerising vocal performance of Lord Worm. In a genre which gets a lot of flack for its monotony, Lord Worm's vocal turn is the perfect antedote. From barking like a dog to issuing forth screams which simply stop mid-howl to jarring effect, the vocals on this album are unique. Lord Worm proved to be a deft lyricist as well, both grotesque and amusing in turn. In addition, the humour on this album is often overlooked, as guitars and bass on occasion trade wierd squeaks and plucks in-between the deluge of riffage.
The two post-Worm albums were still technically accomplished, but lacked NSV's 'X factor'. The good news is (January 2004) that The Lord is Returning for Cryptopsy's next release -- if they can equal this outing, then fair play to them.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Cryptopsy's second outing is a masterpiece in the realm of death metal.
I am sure there are many readers out there who haven't heard the album, and are wondering if all this boot licking is truly justified? Well, all I can say is go out, buy the album, and put it on. Put it on again. Then put it on again. This should be enough listen's to get over the sheer brutality of it all, then sit back and take in all the little nuances it throws up (quite literally) at you.
Lord worm may have the kind of moniker that drags death metal down to the ridiculous in the eyes of the non-metal world, but he does have the most guttural voice you'll hear this side of Suffocation. His voice is just awesome. Some of the stuff he biles up is actually scary. His ability to scream and growl back to back should be applauded for its own sake. The only drag is that it makes it a little dirge like when you really want to hear some words. But hey, who cares when you have the music to back it right up to the blood soaked hilt.
Flo Mounier's drumming is perhaps, on this album, the most perfect example of blast beat, snare bashing the death metal scene has ever heard. The fills and rolls he produces are mind blowing, and the odd "out of time" clicks and bangs that abound on each track just make it a mad one to behold. (You'll realise why you have to listen to it a good few times to appreciate now). I admit, on my very first listening, it sounded a mess. But I'm always slow on the uptake with new albums. Hell I thought Legion by Deicide was messy when I very first heard it !!
But no, with a little perseverance it becomes a thing of dark beauty.
There are also little bass pings ands slaps thrown in here there and every where for fun too (kind of reminiscent of Steve DiGorgio's odd bass moments).
The riffs are memorable (after a few listens) and the guitar work is also top notch.
The production is excellent, so with a decent sound system you'll hear everything perfectly.
The opening sample just makes the album, coupled with the way it just opens the first tune like a shell out of a howitzer.
For fans of Nile, Decapitated and (current) Vital Remains etc. for technicality and sheer musicianship.
For fans of Brutal Truth, Napalm Death, etc. and all hard hitting mega extreme metal everywhere.
It's just nuts!! Long live None So Vile!!
I am sure there are many readers out there who haven't heard the album, and are wondering if all this boot licking is truly justified? Well, all I can say is go out, buy the album, and put it on. Put it on again. Then put it on again. This should be enough listen's to get over the sheer brutality of it all, then sit back and take in all the little nuances it throws up (quite literally) at you.
Lord worm may have the kind of moniker that drags death metal down to the ridiculous in the eyes of the non-metal world, but he does have the most guttural voice you'll hear this side of Suffocation. His voice is just awesome. Some of the stuff he biles up is actually scary. His ability to scream and growl back to back should be applauded for its own sake. The only drag is that it makes it a little dirge like when you really want to hear some words. But hey, who cares when you have the music to back it right up to the blood soaked hilt.
Flo Mounier's drumming is perhaps, on this album, the most perfect example of blast beat, snare bashing the death metal scene has ever heard. The fills and rolls he produces are mind blowing, and the odd "out of time" clicks and bangs that abound on each track just make it a mad one to behold. (You'll realise why you have to listen to it a good few times to appreciate now). I admit, on my very first listening, it sounded a mess. But I'm always slow on the uptake with new albums. Hell I thought Legion by Deicide was messy when I very first heard it !!
But no, with a little perseverance it becomes a thing of dark beauty.
There are also little bass pings ands slaps thrown in here there and every where for fun too (kind of reminiscent of Steve DiGorgio's odd bass moments).
The riffs are memorable (after a few listens) and the guitar work is also top notch.
The production is excellent, so with a decent sound system you'll hear everything perfectly.
The opening sample just makes the album, coupled with the way it just opens the first tune like a shell out of a howitzer.
For fans of Nile, Decapitated and (current) Vital Remains etc. for technicality and sheer musicianship.
For fans of Brutal Truth, Napalm Death, etc. and all hard hitting mega extreme metal everywhere.
It's just nuts!! Long live None So Vile!!
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One of the best death metal albums ever released
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Just to improve the average review
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Published on 7 Mar 2002 by "cinerary"
The most technical death metal band EVER!
FACT: Cryptopsy are one of the best death metal bands on the planet. FACT: This CD shows their style perfectly. FACT: Very good value for money. OPINION: a damn good CD! Read more
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