{"id":22029,"date":"2021-11-22T05:30:37","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T10:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/?p=22029"},"modified":"2021-11-22T11:32:12","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T16:32:12","slug":"album-review-jupiter-cyclops-prophets-prospectors-madmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/22\/album-review-jupiter-cyclops-prophets-prospectors-madmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Jupiter Cyclops \u2013 Prophets, Prospectors & Madmen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This swaggering Phoenix metal outfit swings for the fences on its debut release. With guitar pyrotechnics woven into a band aesthetic that focuses on ensemble playing, Jupiter cyclops delivers the punch of metal but with an uncommon degree of nuance. As one would expect \u2013 demand, really \u2013 of this kind of music, the riffs are uber-heavy. They\u2019re catchy in a way that stays with you after the music\u2019s over, but never clich\u00e9d nor overwrought. The occasional pig-squeal guitar lick adds to the appeal rather than overwhelming the sound.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s a degree of swing that isn\u2019t always found in metal. The album\u2019s opening cut, \u201cDown from the Inside\u201d has that swing in massive quantities. The song\u2019s vibe gets across the feeling that, yeah, these guys are serious and really mean it, but they\u2019re also having fun in the process. \u201cChemical Voodoo\u201d heads in a more conventionally doom\/stoner direction (with a hint of blues), and some whip-smart bass work makes sure that the band steers clear of the sludgy tar pits. And the lead vocals \u2013 supported by tight-harmony overdubs \u2013 are a cut or three above standard-issue metal.<\/p>\n

The nuclear blast of tracks like \u201cLast of Life\u201d delivers power and melody, and suggests that the band has managed the tricky feat of keeping itself firmly planted in the present while displaying an understanding of the qualities that made bands like Iron Maiden and Deep Purple so successful at their game.<\/p>\n

The album\u2019s standout track, \u201cSMBR\u201d gathers together all of Jupiter Cyclops\u2019 many strengths into a single track. The song is built around a pounding riff, but it\u2019s more than simply a vehicle for flashy guitar work. The mind-meld between guitar and bass is stunning, and the high-wire solo complements nicely with the assured vocal work. Recommended. https:\/\/jupitercyclops.bandcamp.com\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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