Times of Grace

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Customer reviews

review by: Jokei date: 2008-04-29 rating:
Chr*st-rapingly good!!!
An album so wound-fudgingly heavy it's like Sabbath did a load of Valium to mong out, then smoked some crack, then drank 15 stella, yet did it all to ambient perfection...

mmm!

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review by: mccanns23 date: 2006-03-09 rating:
sublime beautiful rage
neurosis need no introductions to those who know them,they are the innovators of their craft,many bands have followed their lead of slow tempo,and light moments followed by crushing brutality,and in this album the use of cello and bagpipes makes perfect sense.
Times of grace is just immense,it is never boring,what you get is 11 songs,some instrumentals,with as much purpose and passion as you could ever dream off,each song is like a journey,it sweeps you off your feet,songs such as 'the doorway'and the sublime 'the last youll know' are just sheer perfection,its all so beautiful,i mean it when i say this ,neurosis are one of the few bands who could make you weep ,that my friends is some skill in heavy music


review by: krazy_gamer_1628 date: 2003-01-20 rating:
Hardcore at its very best
Despite having been together since the late 80s, Neurosis have only recently gained the popularity they rightly deserve, with bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan bringing hardcore to a wider audience.

"Times of Grace" is probably the highlight of Neurosis' well-established career. It is a fascinating listen from start to finish. The tracks tend to last around 8 or 9 minutes and are a combination of dense drumming, deep base, crushing guitars and roared vocals to create a dark, gloomy, perhaps even slightly creepy, sound. For the me, the music really does draw up images of an apocalyptic landscape.

There are also a number of shorter, instrumental, tracks and track 9, "Away", is much softer, the vocals sung rather than shouted, with the song cutting to the sound of wind blowing, every so often. This track comes as a welcome addition, as it proves just how diverse the band are, and that the softer tracks can be used to just as powerful effect as the heavier ones.

Neurosis can also be noted for their use of the bagpipes. I was a bit unsure, before buying "Times of Grace", just how well this would work, but can safely say that it really helps to elevate the sound. Unlike Korn, for example, who also use bagpipes in their music, Neurosis don't make them sound superficial, but actually use them to add to the atmosphere.

Overall, an experience not to be missed. Even if you're not a fan of the hardcore genre, you should at least give "Times of Grace" a go. The more you listen to it, the more it draws you in...

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