In case you didn’t get the memo, I would like to remind you that DVRK is “a powerhouse fusion of Deathcore, Nu Metal, and Bass music elements.” How do I know this? Well, the press release that was sent to me along with debut EP Infinite Reminiscence (Season of Mist) says so. That, and I listened to the EP and was successfully able to arrive at that conclusion.
Not sure about the powerhouse part, though.
Don’t take my word for it. Lots of online magazines have simply copy and pasted the same statement and are perfectly content to share the sentiment. Google it. It’s the truth. Nobody ever lies or rehashes stuff online. Ever.
Okay, seems like I’m being a bit harsh here. But there are positives to be found on Infinite Reminiscence. For one thing it sounds like it was recorded in a studio with somebody overseeing things behind the board. And don’t forget that some public relations person or copywriter had to come up with the “powerhouse” line. Score one for the working man.
You want to know what the real problem is with Infinite Reminiscence? It’s that it takes the laziest elements from Deathcore and Nu Metal and tries to make it seem like it’s a groundbreaking idea. “Breathless” serenades us with harsh language like “Bitch” and “Shut the fuck up” on a greasy mid-tempo number loaded with lazy electronics. I’m sure the middle school crowd will eat that up while daydreaming of one day getting regrettable neck tattoos.
You want more cool samples and electronics? No? That’s fine as DVRK is going to give them to you anyways on the equally edgy “F.A.M.” It’s basically what Mick Gordon was going for on the 2016 Doom soundtrack only with more useless profanity and police sirens. For the love of Christ would it kill these folks to attempt a tempo change? Have you considered a blast or a D-beat? Just get me out of this mid-tempo hell.
Infinite Reminiscence is a recording for the discerning gentleman who thinks Slaughter To Prevail is heavy and finds mayonnaise sandwiches to be too spicy.
Buy the album here:
https://dvrk.bandcamp.com/album/infinite-reminiscence
5 / 10
HANS LOPEZ