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Don the Reader
Humanesque

Deathcote (2008) — Michael

Don the Reader – Humanesque cover artwork
Don the Reader – Humanesque — Deathcote, 2008

Don the Reader is a new band to me; I was not aware of them until this album - apparently they have a previous EP that was "rather impressive." The twelve songs that make up this full-length are filled with chaotic and technical metalcore. While listening I could easily hear and pick apart the bits and pieces of the whole. The result of the parts falls someplace between Every Time I Die and Misery Signals. Don the Reader is actually at their best when they take a more atmospheric approach, something they should pursue further

I didn't love this album, but I also didn't hate it completely either. After repeated listens I just felt rather indifferent. Humanesque isn't anything new - granted the proverbial wheel doesn't always have to be reinvented - but it also came off somewhat uninspired. Hopefully for their next release the band can find that extra something to liven things up.

5.5 / 10 — Michael • December 22, 2008

Don the Reader – Humanesque cover artwork
Don the Reader – Humanesque — Deathcote, 2008

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