O'Death has quietly released their 5th album and maybe that's a perfect way for it to come to light. If you were hoping for a return to the raucous energy that filled their first albums than you're in for disappointment. Instead, O'Death has decided to continue with the dark and somber tone that ran the course in their 2011 album Outside.
Somebody needs to hire these guys to score a hillbilly themed horror movie. The instrumentation and production fits perfectly into the genre. Add that feeling with the high pitched and haunting crooning of singer Greg Jamie and you'll maybe want to use the buddy system to listen this album. I for one won't be found anywhere near an abandoned cabin if this music starts to play - because shit is for sure to go down.
I find myself constantly wondering what exactly is going through the minds of O'Death when you listen to the lyrics. These guys clearly have some deep-seeded issues to get through and luckily they've recorded it down in music for the rest of us to hear.
As good as an album as Out of Hands We Go is, it does seem to underwhelm a bit compared to that of their last release. Tracks such as Wrong Time and Roam stand out, but ultimately the album stumbles in diversity. This lack of diversity allows the album to flow very well, but you'll often find yourself not realizing that the tracks are changing. This is a bit of a double edged sword and it depends on how you like your music. If anything, this album could use an occasional blast of energy, nothing to chaotic, but just something to mix up the slight monotony.
SONGS TO CHECK OUT: ROAM / WRONG TIME / WAIT FOR FIRE
RATING: 6.5/10
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