Atheist - Unquestionable Presence
Relapse ( 2005 Reissue )
Where do I begin with an album like this? For many years many fans have probably searched high and low for the Atheist catalog, without much success, I'm sure, it was nearly impossible to replace my cassette versions of the albums with CDs. Aside from spending a small fortune on Ebay or the likes, it was basically - mission impossible. Not any more, now all three releases are available via Relapse records, as well as some other Atheist merchandise including a limited pressing (1000 units) LP boxset with the pre Atheist demo (then called R.A.V.A.G.E.) On they Slay.
This album being the sophomore release, written with but recorded shortly after the band lost their original bass player Roger Patterson in a tragic accident. They recruited Tony Choy from Cynic and recorded what many acclaim as one of the most important technical metal records of that era. It really does stand out, even 13 years later this album is truely of a quality that you don't see even in some of the modern day equivalents.
To me, this is simply a masterpiece, It's hard for me to pick favorite tracks, as I love them all for different reasons, (the promenent Jazzy bass lines don't hurt) of note for the older fans, the reissue has the preproduction demos WITH Roger Patterson, as well as some other bonus tracks. It's definitely welcome in my collection next to the original releases.
Relapse ( 2005 Reissue )
Where do I begin with an album like this? For many years many fans have probably searched high and low for the Atheist catalog, without much success, I'm sure, it was nearly impossible to replace my cassette versions of the albums with CDs. Aside from spending a small fortune on Ebay or the likes, it was basically - mission impossible. Not any more, now all three releases are available via Relapse records, as well as some other Atheist merchandise including a limited pressing (1000 units) LP boxset with the pre Atheist demo (then called R.A.V.A.G.E.) On they Slay.This album being the sophomore release, written with but recorded shortly after the band lost their original bass player Roger Patterson in a tragic accident. They recruited Tony Choy from Cynic and recorded what many acclaim as one of the most important technical metal records of that era. It really does stand out, even 13 years later this album is truely of a quality that you don't see even in some of the modern day equivalents.
To me, this is simply a masterpiece, It's hard for me to pick favorite tracks, as I love them all for different reasons, (the promenent Jazzy bass lines don't hurt) of note for the older fans, the reissue has the preproduction demos WITH Roger Patterson, as well as some other bonus tracks. It's definitely welcome in my collection next to the original releases.
-Yoda
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