Heavy metal outfit, The Dillinger Escape Plan has released their fourth studio album, Option Paralysis. The band’s sound is unmistakable, mixing elements of punk and even jazz. Option Paralysis treks into the band’s familiar territory, sticking to formulas that have worked in the past. Dillinger rarely utilizes hooks on the record, giving a greater appreciation for structure of all the songs.
Heavy metal outfit, The Dillinger Escape Plan has released their fourth studio album, Option Paralysis. The band’s sound is unmistakable, mixing elements of punk and even jazz. Option Paralysis treks into the band’s familiar territory, sticking to formulas that have worked in the past. Dillinger rarely utilizes hooks on the record, giving a greater appreciation for structure of all the songs. Overall, the album is loud and chaotic with the exception of “Widower,” which contains the same feel and elements of many of the other album’s songs while at the same time, standing in as a good transition to next batch sound barrier breakers. Option Paralysis is an outstanding effort that all metal fans can enjoy. – David Baker
Tim Barry, Part One | Maximum Occupancy: 330 Unless AVAIL Is Playing
To this day, I have zero talent with an instrument and have never been in anything resembling a good band, though I tried anyway. I was always a “writer,” though. I always had a way with words. Hardly the right ones most of the time, but I was never shy with an...
