Most Precious Blood
Our Lady of Annihilation
7.4
It all started back in the year 2000 with the break-up of one pretty damn awesome hardcore band, Indecision. Tough as nails, Indecision left their mark on the hardcore world with their final album, Release the Cure. But that was not to be the end of the musical careers of guitarists Rachel Rosen and Justin Brannan. Together they started up Most Precious Blood and if you’re familiar with Indecision you know what to expect to hear. This is not Indecision part two however; Most Precious Blood does have their own sound, although you can feel the Indecision vibes throughout Most Precious Blood. Most Precious Blood takes on the hardcore sound that New York and the east coast is so well known for in general. Ripping your face off and spitting it back at you between positive and/or heartfelt lyrical messages is what this is all about. Of course being the Indecision fan that I am, Most Precious Blood immediately drew my attention with their first release, Nothing in Vein. A very solid release, but not as crushing or as enjoyable as Indecision’s material, but I knew all that this band needed was time to find what they were going for. Obviously involving seasoned musicians they just need to get fully situated and that’s when Armageddon would arrive. With new vokillist Rob Fusco, I believe Most Precious Blood has found a line-up that will crush the masses and drive them further as a force to be reckoned with in the hardcore genre. Taking on the old-school hardcore style of vokills, Rob combines a shout; yell type of style that fits what this bands sound perfectly. Former vokillist, Tom Sheehan did the job fine on their first album with his higher pitched scream, but Rob’s style is exactly what this band needed to add that extra crunch. Taking their songwriting prowess to the next level, Most Precious Blood has crafted much more memorable songs. Throwing in old school hardcore thrashtastic riffing, with in your face crunch, and the occasional melody, the band lays on the hurt from start to stop. As soon as the riff from the first song, “The Red Shift” builds up you know you’re in for a treat. Maintaining a fast and upbeat pace, Our Lady of Annihilation never has time to get boring. Another huge plus about this album is the production. Everything sounds really tight, the guitars sound much thicker and crisper, the bass isn’t as overbearing, the drums sound deep and the vokills sound as ferocious as ever. If you dig bands similar to Indecision, Madball, and Hatebreed and haven’t checked this band out yet, do so now. Most Precious Blood is building into a hardcore force to be reckoned with.
