Review by Shezma for In Flames - Foregone (2023)

Another band I grew up with that I loved then decided to get mediocre on me. However, Foregone is the best album from these guys since 2000. I actually caught myself a little toe tappy, a little head boppy, a little smile on my face for once. Still nothing compared to their 90's releases which still are some of the best melodic death releases of all time but this is solid. Harsh vocals are back in a good way, nothing too extreme but they made me feel good. The melodies are there, but also a bit repetitive. I had fun. A solid, good refresher of the In Flames style and am proud of them boys for making a decent record again. When you're not quite sure if they can ever make anything great again they come back and make a solid effort. Still not sure if they have it in them to make another Whoracle or Jester Race but I will not complain and this is a direction I will gladly accept and spin from time to time.