Achilles
The Dark Horse
Hex (2005)
Rising from the ashes of another Hex Records band, Building on Fire, Achilles has made a loud statement with their first full-length, The Dark Horse. Achilles might be recognizable to those who heard their split CD with labelmates Engineer last year. The Dark Horse was produced by Evan Patterson of Black Cross and Breather Resist notoriety and engineered at Chris Owens' (from Lords) studio. Achilles definitely has an affinity for the current Louisville crop of bands. Yes, Achilles has math-metal tendencies that channel the spirit of the musical behemoth that was Botch. One can hear this influence throughout this record, but Achilles go one step further and add a more garage rock feel to it. The vocals are consistently strong throughout the album and the musicianship is extremely well executed. Still, I kept hoping for something a little more from this record, almost like it was just missing some subtle element. The Dark Horse opens strong with a powerful ditty entitled "Every Hour Wounds, the Last One Kills." A vicious, pounding rhythm serves as the backbone to this opening shot and it foreshadows what one can expect from this four-piece. This song also has guest vocals by Steve Sindoni of … Read more
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