(Melodic Death Metal / Modern Extreme Metal) Fallen Within - Intoxicated - 2009, MP3 (tracks), 320 kbps

Jordy: The Greek formation The Fallen Within released two demos within a short time a few years ago, but since then there wasn't much news coming from this band. At the end of 2009 this Athens based formation signed a deal with Coroner Records and recently they released their first full-length, entitled 'Intoxicated'.
Soon it gets clear that The Fallen Within has been influenced by bands like Soilwork and In Flames. Melodic death metal is a well-known term for this genre and that is exactly the style you get to hear in 'Intoxicated'. The biggest problem of Fallen Within is the fact that the bands that influenced them have raised the bar high. To put it in a simple way: The Greeks aren't capable of reaching that level. The compositions are tight and the band puts some powerful twists in their music, but at the end of the line they aren't convincing enough. This doesn't mean 'Intoxicated' is a poor release, because the production is great and the band shows to be technically capable.
The Fallen Within should be happy with their first full-length effort, but they need to step up the pace to get noted. If this band is going to release a follow-up for 'Intoxicated' it would be wise to put a more experimental twist to it.
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