Filter - Anthems for the Damned
Pulse Recording (5/13/08)
Rock / Alternative / Metal
It's been five years since The Amalgamut, and Richard Patrick, the force behind Filter, returns with Anthems for the Damned, where he showcases the two faces of the band—the abrasive, industrial-tinged goliath alongside the pop-minded, melodic juggernaut—in unison for an overall well-balanced sound.
Five years is a lengthy absence these days. So much so that, on first listen, "Soldiers of Misfortune" could be mistaken for Chevelle, a band with two notable releases in the same timeframe. But those trademark plodding bass lines and Patrick's unholy wail put an end to any perceived charade.
