I think you will like it. The only thing that's a bit overwhelming for me is how every single song except the transition or sort of interlude towards the middle of the album is all balls out. They really didn't cut back here and it's slamming all the time. Sometimes I would prefer the songs to breathe a little more, cause a lot of interesting shit is going on but I can't focus on anything in particular. But I have really enjoyed this thing as of late.
Chelsea Grin Megathread
I think you will like it. The only thing that's a bit overwhelming for me is how every single song except the transition or sort of interlude towards the middle of the album is all balls out. They really didn't cut back here and it's slamming all the time. Sometimes I would prefer the songs to breathe a little more, cause a lot of interesting shit is going on but I can't focus on anything in particular. But I have really enjoyed this thing as of late.
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FredrikIsaksson
Member
The album is clearly in Drop G, but the song "Illuminate" sounds like it's played in Drop A. Am I right? People will call me dumb for saying this but the very beginning of the song is a little Keith Merrowish, that's just what I think. Anyways, killer album 
Chelsea Grin - Illuminate (audio) - YouTube
Chelsea Grin - Illuminate (audio) - YouTube
Petef2007
Well-Known Member
Literally the only thing keeping me from liking this album is the vocalist. Don't like his screams and the lyrics come across as real juvenile at times ("I stare from my window, looking outside/sometimes I wanna just die) but the guitar work is real tasty in a lot of places. Dust To Dust, aside from the lyrics, is on the verge of out-born of osirising born of osiris.
I like a few songs from Evolve and a few songs on the new album; Richardson definitely helped step them up musically but the vocals are as bad as ever haha
DarkWolfXV
Excised n anatomised
Beyond pathetic, they've abandoned everything that Chelsea Grin stood for. Well, they ALREADY did so with Evolve, but Evolve at least had the decency to be good. This album is just a boring mess of chugging, and they don't have talent in stringing breakdowns together like Emmure. Third-rate BoO clone. What adds insult to injury is that the new BoO is also horrible. Plus they're making fun of their old-time fans, the ones which made them famous, on every step. I'm not asking to bring back inhales and pig squeals and shit, I'm just asking you to make decent music, Chelsea Grin. Alex just blew his throat for the 10268234th time and can't scream for shit, his voice is even more withered than ever. No guts, no power, layered and processed to hell and back and still sounds weak. That feel when your drummer is a better vocalist than your actual vocalist. The lyrics were never good, but holy shit, this is some next-level 6th grader poetry. The album is bland, stale, beyond generic, and doesn't even try to be good. They like, threw out 90% of the riffs. The album is a disaster and Jason is surely wasting himself there. They found their sound by the time of My Damnation. All they needed to do is improve upon it. But they had to go for Evolve. That's okay I guess. Evolve was a cool poppy metalcore/deathcore album, they could stop experimenting at there, but no, let's be BoO. More disappointing than the new Suicide Silence, literally NO standout tracks here. worst thing I've heard this year/10
^Sorry you feel that way. Though, when you say, "let's be BoO"... you mean The Discovery? Or rather, "Jason Richardson featuring BoO"?
Chelsea Grin used to be kinda boring, now they're awesome. I easily give this album a 9.5/10. The chorus on "Cheers To Us" being the only thing that takes away that .5
But, you also don't like the new Suicide Silence, so clearly we are not looking for the same things in our music haha.
Chelsea Grin used to be kinda boring, now they're awesome. I easily give this album a 9.5/10. The chorus on "Cheers To Us" being the only thing that takes away that .5
But, you also don't like the new Suicide Silence, so clearly we are not looking for the same things in our music haha.
DarkWolfXV
Excised n anatomised
I meant more like, "Tomorrow We Die Alive", comparing the new CG to the new BoO, they do sound very similar (but new CG manages to be worse, it doesn't have constant electronics to drive the endless chugfest forward). The Discovery is a pretty good album in my opinion, severely brought down by the guitar tone, so if they copied that it I would maybe enjoy Ashes to Ashes more. I really loved Jason's work on The Discovery, the solo on Dissimulate is just <3, so I'm disappointed that they aren't making a good use of him in Chelsea Grin (Well, maybe on Evolve).
Petef2007
Well-Known Member
After a few more listens, I do agree with Darkwolf - I think they need to let Jason off the leash a bit more. But that runs the risk I suppose of him writing stuff they can't play, and if he leaves they're in trouble.
Just kick the damn vocalist and the new CG will be fine by me. I can tolerate him more when hes in his low register but when he goes high, its tragic.
Just kick the damn vocalist and the new CG will be fine by me. I can tolerate him more when hes in his low register but when he goes high, its tragic.
Well as I've stated before, I like that Jason didn't just show off all over this album. His style works phenomenally as an atmosphere. I really do consider this album pretty much perfect. And I <3 Alex's vocals. His highs get a little black metal-esque at times, and I dig that.
ChubbyEwok
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After listening to this a bunch since it came out I must say I really really enjoy it. I normally don't like their full lengths (I like a couple songs here and there) but this album is just great. Loving Jason's leads, he did an awesome job! Overall, I've been pleasantly surprised by this release. 
MikeH
Bring the gain
Honestly, this album is their favorite material of mine. Just straight up deathcore.
FredrikIsaksson
Member
Dawn of the Shred
Member Since 2012
Well done chelsea grin
Santuzzo
Well-Known Member
Can you guys tell me which Chelsea Grin albums Jason Richardson is playing on?
Is he only on the latest album Ashes To Ashes or also on the album Evolve?
Is he only on the latest album Ashes To Ashes or also on the album Evolve?
BIG ND SWEATY
Edgy
^He's also on Evolve
Santuzzo
Well-Known Member
Thanks!
I purchased Ashes To Ashes and Evolve as digital albums on Amazon today and so far I like this stuff a LOT!
Santuzzo
Well-Known Member
Does anybody know what tunings CG are using on their last two albums?
Is it drop G? It sounds very low, and I remember having read somewhere that they used to tune to drop A, so do they now use drop A but just a whole tone lower?
Is it drop G? It sounds very low, and I remember having read somewhere that they used to tune to drop A, so do they now use drop A but just a whole tone lower?
Pweaks
Well-Known Member
Digging this new album quite a lot. Though, I have to say that it's a bit too long. I feel like with 2 or 3 songs less the album would be stronger.
@Santuzzo: Yes, they play in drop G.
@Santuzzo: Yes, they play in drop G.
