The second album from explosive trio
City Morgue, the aptly titled
City Morgue, Vol. 2: As Good as Dead progresses the group's fusing of rap styles, pushing their metal-trap sonics into yet untapped directions. While still containing the key elements of their trademark metal-trap sound, the group use
Vol. 2 to diversify their approach: though still laden with scream-driven bangers, the project delivers BONES and
$uicideboy$-inspired emo rap ("DRAINO," "MINIMIZE," "THE BALLOONS") in equal measure. Running just 34 minutes over its 17-track run, the project keeps it short and sweet, complementing Thraxx's alternative production with features from
Denzel Curry and
IDK. ~ David Crone