Well then, today's December 24th. This date reminds of something, anyway back to work. Don't care 'bout these points beside. Meanwhile the already 4th track of THE DUSKFALL's Frailty is falling outa my speakers. So far I can say a very respectable debut of these Swedish guys, but have nearly all new Swedish bands to sound like In Flames? There are people who say In Flames are getting bad. No they doesn't. They only do something different now and let others put out records with ten times Jotun on it. Alright THE DUSKFALL isn't that bad. Basically this is a nice album. Well, maybe I should pretend not to know the other Swedish bands and listen to this one here. The Light is a good opener for this album. Melodic, some faster, some lower parts. Seems ok. Track 3 is already my first highlight. Agoraphobic is really a fast one. The album goes on diversified. None comes with midtempo, sometimes even calm passages followed by the fast Farewell Song which kicks ass again. You may think whatever you want, but I like the double bass. Ok, there may be some people who think without snare blastparts it isn't really Death Metal. Be sure it is! A lot of melody in it, especially within the guitar solos which all get played by guest musician Magnus Olsson. Leaves the question, how they will manage this on stage? Could be interesting. Seems that Mikale Sandorf (guit. – ex Gates Of Ishtar) has to practice a lot before he starts any tour.

Altogether a very fine album with a perfect production. No surprise, 'cause it's coming out of Dug-Out studios (In Flames, Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah).Well I give 7 points for it, 'cause beside all the critic and comparing it pleases me. Go on guys and with a little more sound of your own there will be more points available for your next long player. So long 'til next time.