MISSING INFINITY
"Twisted
Turns" (Self-produced)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
Missing Infinity describes their music thusly: "Appreciating their love for all types of music yet yearning to help push rock/metal back to the forefront of the music scene, Missing Infinity came together to write music based on all members' influences which include a myriad of styles such as classic rock, hard rock/metal, industrial, jazz, progressive rock, pop, theatrical music and classical/symphonic music. With songs ranging from mystical ballads to fist-raising anthems, to over-the-top gut-wrenching, emotionally driven songs, Missing Infinity likes to run the gamut of song styles while continuing to keep their harder edge style that gives the listener something to sink their teeth, ears, mind and soul into."
And that's what "Twisted Turns" is: Melodic, 80s-style rock with a modern sophistication. "Twisted Turns" is an interesting collection of hard rock tunes that focus more on the melodic than the really heavy; not that the band lacks any edge. The CD is filled with chunky guitars and killer leads and the pace is always driving forward. What I really like about this band, however, is their willingness to experiment and to take chances, especially in the vocals department. Although the band takes chances musically as well, "Twisted Turns" is full of all kinds of vocal surprises, some of which work and some of which don't. But the band's willingness to take those chances - and the results that most of these risks produce - make Missing Infinity a fascinating listen.
MISSING INFINITY: Brian Wootten, lead vocals, keyboards; Chris Floyd, vocals, guitars; Jason Cotton, bass, backing vocals; Justin Beard, drums.
For more information, check out http://www.missinginfinity.com
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the
cover makes you wanna hurl.
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