Leeched - To Dull the Blades of Your Abuse (2020)^{Release ID: 16675}

Yeah... no

The second record from English metalcore band Leeched is not very good. The guitars and bass sound horrendous on this album. The low tuning of them doesn't help matters, but they are so poorly mixed and are constantly clipping the mix, which prevents either the vocals or percussion to ever be heard. I would have had more fun plucking on an elastic band or the springs that prevent the door from slamming into the wall. If you like down tuned guitars that play just open strings, pinch harmonics and forced distortion, then maybe this is the album for you.

The album 36 minutes, which should be a good sign for a brisk and quick listen, but no. This was one of the longest 36 minute albums I've ever heard. If sounding "bro0tal" was the bands objective, then mission accomplished. But for me, simply playing loud without any substance does not make for pleasing music. Please send it back.