Hammers of Misfortune - 17th Street (Metal Blade Records)
In number 19 we have "17th Street" by Hammers of Misfortune.
This is the sixth release of the band and is on the same style as previous releases, blending modern metal riffing with mellotron and classic 70s prog. The album starts with "317" which acts as an intro to the album. "17 Street" is fast paced with a catchy refrain sung ethereally. "The Grain" is the second best song of the album and a driving force for the inclusion of the band in this top list, with amazing twists and turns without loosing its pace. Simple yet impeccable "Staring (The 31st Floor)" is more slow-paced and veers toward a more doomy side of the band, while still being an excellent track. "The Day the City Died" ups the speed again and has roots on 70s/80s songs, while adding more modern elements with some very soft guitar work, being the best moment of the album. "Romance Valley" is a more straight progressive metal piece, "Summer Tears" is slower almost ballad-like rock anthem, "Grey Wednesday" starts doomy before turning into a guitar-driven 80s anthem, while "Going Somewhere" is the "obligatory" epic with a powerful repetitive tune by which the album comes to a close. This is an excellent release, as almost all the albums by Hammers of Misfortune are, that despite not breaking new grounds, in terms of what the band has achieved so far, cements their place as one of the most trustworthy bands in their niche style , which can surprisingly appeal to fans of many different genres, from prog rockers to typical metalheads.
92/100
Below is the lyric video for "The Grain" and a live performance of "The Day the City Died".
This is the sixth release of the band and is on the same style as previous releases, blending modern metal riffing with mellotron and classic 70s prog. The album starts with "317" which acts as an intro to the album. "17 Street" is fast paced with a catchy refrain sung ethereally. "The Grain" is the second best song of the album and a driving force for the inclusion of the band in this top list, with amazing twists and turns without loosing its pace. Simple yet impeccable "Staring (The 31st Floor)" is more slow-paced and veers toward a more doomy side of the band, while still being an excellent track. "The Day the City Died" ups the speed again and has roots on 70s/80s songs, while adding more modern elements with some very soft guitar work, being the best moment of the album. "Romance Valley" is a more straight progressive metal piece, "Summer Tears" is slower almost ballad-like rock anthem, "Grey Wednesday" starts doomy before turning into a guitar-driven 80s anthem, while "Going Somewhere" is the "obligatory" epic with a powerful repetitive tune by which the album comes to a close. This is an excellent release, as almost all the albums by Hammers of Misfortune are, that despite not breaking new grounds, in terms of what the band has achieved so far, cements their place as one of the most trustworthy bands in their niche style , which can surprisingly appeal to fans of many different genres, from prog rockers to typical metalheads.
92/100
Below is the lyric video for "The Grain" and a live performance of "The Day the City Died".
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