Dry
Cell is a blatant attempt to sound like Linkin Park. That's
the easiest way to describe them, Linkin Park without the
rapping. The most unique aspect of Dry Cell is the age of
its members, consisting mostly of teenagers under 17. The
music that pumps out from these guys is quite good considering
their age. The singer has a very well toned voice which is
distinctly similar to Chester of LP when he screams. Song
lyrics are written suitably, giving Linkin Park fans something
to consider while waiting for their next album. Guitars are
standard nu metal fare, nothing groundbreaking, sometimes
flowing and kind of boring at other times. The top songs were
"Last Time", "Sorry", "Slip Away", and "Body Crumbles". These
songs show the best that these guys have to offer through
catchy lyrics and choruses. As a band just debuting and with
lots of time to mature and gain experience, they have plenty
of potential of becoming one of the bigger acts.
Seeing
how nu metal is becoming somewhat hated and somewhat embraced,
it can only be recommended to people who enjoy the genre.
Fans of more hardcore and fast metal work should consider
giving a listen, and then moving on if it can't be tolerated.
There are no blazing fast solos or true mosh pit material
here, it doesn't seem like it was meant to be anything hardcore
anyway. Those of you who have seen TRUSTcompany on MTV should
definitely give these guys a listen, it's almost the exact
same material. Who knows, maybe these guys will hit MTV someday
as well.
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