FLESH FIELD STRAIN ALBUM DEPENDENT (EUROPE), METROPOLIS (USA) RELEASE: NOVEMBER 8, 2004 REVIEW: DECEMBER 7, 2004

This is a rejuvenated Flesh Field. Angrier, harder and actually better than before.
The two members Ian and Wendy have composed some really heavy songs with blending guitars, strings, distorted beats and sometimes even a catchy melody here and there. Fans of both EBM and more “metallic” stuff will probably find something they like, and it’s no difficult guess that Flesh Field will be prominently featured on harder dance floors via “The Collapse”, for example, with its fast synthbass, female vocals and relentless rhythms. In many songs they manage to start with slower, powerful string-laden parts which later transforms into furious up-tempo beat fests, and the crisp production and slick programming are a sight for sore ears.
However, there is a problem - with the song writing, as there aren’t many songs that glue themselves to your brain. The compositions are often simplistic, with just some chord changes making up the melody.
But still, this album is so filled to the brim with energy that it’s futile to resist.

JOHAN CARLSSON