The Lament Configuration by December - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

December rightfully deserves to take the reins once held by technical metal visionaries such as Meshuggah and Dillenger Escape Plan, as their debut album proves they are the next breed of the mathcore metal the aforementioned groups champion as their own. The Lament Configuration is an album that will twist and turn your brain until it's in the shape of a pretzel, as these four men from Nevada know their metal and continuously flip the very definition of metal on its head. Mark Moots' vicious vocal maelstrom of sound has the ability to crack pavement with its intensity, and Jason Thomas' drumming defies description. Devin Townsend, best known for his work with the group Strapping Young Lad, produced The Lament Configuration, and he succeeds in bringing forth December's algebraic, technical wizardry. Unfortunately the production of this album is quite fuzzy, although that may be to the band's desire and it certainly does not detract from the metal heaviness presented. The metal genre continues to give birth to more and more of these technical bands as time goes by, yet December is undoubtedly the best of the new wave of this intense metal. ~ Jason D. Taylor

1. Icenine

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

2. Vertigo

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

3. Waiting For Rain

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

4. Host

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

5. Trial

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

6. The Sleeping Throne

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

7. Token Gesture

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

8. By Example

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

9. Play Dead

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

10. Quiet Cold

Primary Artist: December; Main Performer
Composer: December; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Rock, Alt Metal

Label

Earache Records Ltd

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 18, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5055006525410