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Ø (Disambiguation) [Deluxe Edition]

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With ex-Norma Jean drummer Daniel Davidson in the fold, this veteran Florida metalcore outfit regains the lethal edge that made 2006’s Define the Great Line such a landmark release. Frontman Spencer Chamberlain stretches his vocal abilities, revealing more subtleties in both his clean and guttural singing modes. What counts most is the primal aggression of the band’s ensemble work, tempered by an underlying rock-solid faith. The tracks “In Division” and “In Completion” frame a brooding song-cycle laden with images of isolation, drowning and destruction. The tense, churning rhythm of “Who Will Guard the Guardians” and the fractured funk-thrash of “Catch Myself Catching Myself” embody a reoccurring theme of spiritual warfare. The eerie experimentation within “Driftwood” sets the listener up for the staccato guitar thrusts of “Vacant Mouth.” Tracks like “Paper Lung” and “A Divine Eradication” are harrowing messages from the abyss. Amidst this sea of barely controlled chaos, Underoath reveals glimmers of salvation behind the darkness.

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Better that Lost in the Sound, not as good as Define the Great Line. Miss you Aaron.

No Aaron? No Problem!

Alright, so I know a lot of fans might have a problem with this review, but it's the honest truth. Underoath has moved on without Aaron and are perhaps better than ever. They have started a new chapter in their music careers.

This is not the same Underoath you remember from '04 with a lot of poppy hooks. This is straight hardcore. Just as I expected, the loss of Aaron has only led to a heavier Underoath. Spencer continues to lead this band with confidence and pride. His vocals (singing AND screaming) have never sounded so good! His range in his screams are fantastic, and you can tell he has worked hard on improving his singing. But, here's where my review gets controversial.

For those who don't know, Daniel Davidson, ex-drummer for Norma Jean, has taken the seat behind the set for Underoath on this album and tour. As much as I loved Aaron and as much as he influenced my playing, Davidson is just as good, probably better, than Aaron was behind the kit. Their styles are similar, but I think Davidson just has better chops. Plus, that moustache just screams "Fight me, you'll lose." Aaron will be dearly missed, but when I listen to this album, I don't remember Aaron even being in this band. They have made enough changes that I think of two different bands now. That is nothing but good. These guys mesh so well and put out an album that is solid from start to finish.

My one complaint? The album could use a bit more diversity. Regardless, songs like "Paper Lung" break up the heavy stuff. "In Division" is obviously a crowd pleaser, as is "Illumination," but there are goodies throughout this album such as "Catch Myself Catching Myself" and "In Completion."

"Darker and more chaotic... Yet with a tasteful sense of calm mixed within"

Underoath has done it again. They’ve released a phenomenal record that has topped the album prior to it. Ø Disambiguation is Underoath’s first album without founding member Aaron Gillespie, who was the clean vocalist and drummer. Personally, I think this album is superior to any album that Underoath has released with him. Aaron’s vocals were very smooth, but it seemed like his singing hindered his drumming skills at times as he had to focus on both tasks. Spencer does a great job of taking over the melodic singing while enhancing his screamed vocal range at the same time. Daniel (new drummer) also has done a great job taking over for Aaron, showing what a talented musician he is with drum solos (Illuminator) and new underlying beats for the music.

The entire album is great; the interludes give a soft transition from song to song, providing the album with a flow from start to finish. In Division and Catch Myself Catching Myself are my favorites I would have to say, they’re heavy and showcase Spencer’s talent in the best way possible. I recommend buying the whole album though, it’s worth the money.

For those of you who loved the Underoath with Aaron, you can still listen to him in The Almost and in his new solo worship project that is going to be released in March 2011. But for now, I’m happy with the new Underoath.

Biography

Formed: 1998 in Tampa, FL

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

Since their inception, Florida's Underoath have evolved from a run-of-the-mill Christian metalcore band into a fluid, dynamic, and energized rock group that adeptly blends emotive melody, charged punk rock rhythms, and a chunky, engaging bottom end. Underoath formed in 1998 in vocalist Dallas Taylor's bedroom. Within a year, the group — with guitarist Tim McTague, drummer Aaron Gillespie, and keyboardist Christopher Dudley — had inked a deal with Alabama's Takehold record label. In July...
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