The Secret - Disintoxication CD

The Secret - Disintoxication CD"Disintoxication drops most color for a hundred shades of black. Born of "depression, attempted suicides, jail, nervous breakdowns, anti depressant abuse, and pretty much anything negative you can think about," it's leaner, meaner, and more unshaven than Luce. The recording perfectly captures this, sounding like an incendiary rehearsal. It's similar to Kurt Ballou's sizzlingly electric production for Converge. Guitars are gloriously ragged; one can

an irrepressible energy and ability to provide a damn good time

and the melodies are catchier than ever

describing the album’s sound

Unnecessary Person

” – Exclaim

Their blend of thrashy punk and sludge grew from the ashes of The Swarm

He found a freedom in working with collaborators that wasn’t available to him before

they recall any number of reclusive and thoughtful metal groups

Bird of Paradise

“The result may just be the most beautifully emotive album in her catalogue

the quartet’s latter-day material still challenges pop song conventions with gutsy arrangements and unique lyricism

The psych sludge on the outro of "The Flight of the Owl" is reminiscent of Wooden Shjips and the wheels almost entirely come off during the jazz skronk of "Los Herejes" (featuring horns from Hamilton’s Eschaton) or the 14-minute