Coalesce - Ox Review

Ox is a welcome return. For the uninitiated, Coalesce was one of the early purveyors of what became metalcore, and adjectives like mathcore and post-hardcore have also been used to describe their unique sound.

It's a really diverse album. Complex riffs, constantly changing tempos and unexpected twists lurk around every corner. "The Comedian In Question" has some melodic vocals, a stark contrast to Sean Ingram's angry barks. "Wild Ox Moan" begins with twangy singing and a low-fi sound before kicking into gear.

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(CD cover courtesy Relapse Records)