Album · Released 11 February 1997
City
City begins like a machine being forced into motion. The short Velvet Kevorkian builds pressure, then All Hail the New Flesh opens into a much larger attack. Strapping Young Lad make that transition feel almost excessive, but the song's melodic lift gives the force a purpose. Devin Townsend can sound furious and strangely encouraging within the same passage. Gene Hoglan's drumming is essential to the record's identity. The fast kick patterns and…
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CityOur album review · 22 September 2025
9.3 