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Current music:	Confessor - Unraveled

Review time!
Confessor - Unraveled
2005 Season of Mist

It's been almost 14 years since Confessor's first and eventually last album "Condemned" was released. Way back in 1991 this North Carolina progressive doom metal act caused quite the spark with their brief airtime on MTV with their only video "Condemned". I also have the video mind you. Reaction from metal magazines was in high spirits and soon became a cult classic almost 35,000 copies later. They broke up a little while after being tired of the industry, but later reunited years later in 2002 in order to play a benefit show for their guitarist Ivan Colon who had passed away from cardiac complications. It wasn't until 2003 (after 12 years) when they decided to reform and work on new material. If it weren't for that benefit show, Confessor might have never reformed! In 2004, they released their 3 song EP called Blueprint Soul in which ample copies have sold out almost instantly through their website. 2005 is the year that unravels for Confessor as we get to see the old formula return with a clearer mindset.

Unraveled is the perfect soundtrack for deep and tortured souls. Its vibrantly dark and depressive content will seep into your braincells sending chills down your spine. The original technical styling that Confessor is highly known for is definitely back in full swing. In fact, it's a little bit more mature and focused than before. Drumming from Steve Shelton is STILL by far the most creative drumming I've ever experienced on stereo. Guitars are still the same old sludgy and distorted wall of sound from Brian Shoaf and new addition Ryan McCoy. Scott Jeffrey's vocals have gotten a whole lot better this time around. It's a little toned down now from his signature wailing into something more sinister and grungier for the masses to digest more easily. Every song here has its special moments and I was left at the end with my jaw dropped. Unraveled isn't just any low budget release by any means. It was produced by the legendary Dick Hodgin (Corrosion of Conformity, Hootie and the Blowfish) and Engineered by Grammy nominated Engineer Ian Schreder.

I've already made up my mind; this is THE album of the year! People will be talking about this record for years to come. It's virtually flawless! About success, its strange that people will probably only get into a band like this if their singer dies. Do yourself a favor and give this band a damned listen while they're alive and kicking! For those who haven't heard of Confessor, those who dig Black Sabbath and early Alice in Chains will have something to rejoice here. This is now my fucking favorite band of all time. (Score: 10/10)