Poisonblack - Drive

I believe Ville Laihiala made the right decision when he started his side project named Poisonblack so he could focus on playing guitar. The fifth album, Drive proves my point pretty loud and clear. The guitar is the carrying force throughout the whole album, it is the glue that keeps this album together. So, not a bad album at all. Great tracks that work well live as well. I think the focus is a bit more on music than it was on A Dead Heavy Day which hit straight to my heart with its lyrics.

First time listening to the album might not leave any remarkable memories but the even quality following Laihiala all the way from the days when being lead vocalist in Sentenced makes it sure that the more you listen to this album (or any other album with Laihiala on it) the more you like it. You'll find hidden gems and find yourself nodding your head and repeating the lyrics. Album starts strong with Piston Head and continues with Mercury Falling, track that was chosen to be their first single from this album. The album was released already in April but just recently the band released a music video for the (obvious?) favorite track of mine: Scars. But as said the album has more to it than the obvious, I had several favorites after listening the album a couple of times. A Good Day For The Crows, Sycophant and The Dead-End Stream work for me as well. Sycophant is most definitely one that will work perfectly live on stage as well. This one gets my vote!

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