SoCal's Project 86 returns with a fresh batch of hard edged jams focusing on the struggle between the light and dark sides in everyone. Sonically, the group adds dashes of electronics to their crunchy hard rock styles, resulting in an album that is both refreshingly unique and undeniably Project 86.
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THE HARD TRUTH
Spider-Man is not the only one battling inner demons and the dark side of self this summer; we all are. Project 86 tackles this classic good vs. evil theme on
Rival Factions, the band’s sixth full-length release and its most original and enjoyable album to date.
With dark lyrics that tackle sin nature and the struggle to do what’s right, Andrew Schwab & Co. throw a curveball at critics and fans with the addition of keyboards, layered vocals and odd sounds that add a quirky twist to the dark mood. Not to fret, these songs will rock you hard, but with better hooks and more intelligence than ever before.
The album opens fast with “Evil (A Chorus of Resistance)” featuring a classic sounding guitar riff, intense yet melodic rock vocals, and lyrics that get right to the point. “Deep in the recess of every man is a thief, a robber, a criminal/Below the surface of every hero is an envy, a restless evil.” Then before you start to think this is just another Project 86 release, “Put Your Lips to the TV” begins with a piano intro that sounds like it was lifted right off of a ’70s rock ballad. The creativity and surprises don’t stop there, as the band continues to amaze and flirt with new styles on the hooky and ’80s-influenced “Molotov” and the progressive groove of “Pull Me Closer, Violent Dancer,” two of the best tracks on the album.
Fans will have a lot to love here, and those who have not been into the band need to give this epic doppelganger a serious listen.
DR. TONY SHORE- CCMMagazine.com
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4 out of 5 stars)
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ray (Missouri), September 15, 2008
Ok got it for Christmas at first I hated it but then it grew on me and now it's my favorite CD. Buy it !! Album of the Year in my book.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by me (home), August 05, 2007
Not bad. But I've gotta say they're odd, yet amusing. If you want a really different cd this is it, its certainly interesting. The more I hear it the more I like it.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by TJ (Tamap, FL), June 30, 2007
Overall a good album. Buy "And the Rest Will Follow" and "Songs to Burn Your Bridges By" first. Not nearly as heavy as their previous offerings. 86 is the probably the best Christian oriented screamo on the scene right now. Definitely worth the bucks.
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