The Reckoning
(2008)
OarFin Records
As expected, Ellefson's bass lines are first-rate and DeGrasso is flawless behind the kit. The Reckoning has an overall sound that can be compared to Disturbed, primarily due to the thunderous rhythm section. As heavy as the beats are, Steele's raspy vocal style is remarkably similar to Matthew Sanders (M. Shadows) of Avenged Sevenfold. Bundled all together, F5 delivers a very Disturbed-meets-A7X sound due to Steele's distinct style, the pounding beats from DeGrasso and Ellefson, and crunching riffs from Davis and Conely.
The Reckoning has highlights aplenty, among them the title track with its infectious chorus and razor-sharp leads. My favorite track on the album is "Rank and File". A bit loose in the first thirty seconds, the massive riffs soon break the song open with a driving groove. Again, Steele offers up a gruff yet melodious vocal performance that is punctuated by several concise solos from Davis and Conely. As the album proceeds into the later tracks, it tends to begin sounding a bit stale. The consistency from track to track is commendable and does result in a cohesive package of songs, but many elements appear again and again to leave the album feeling a little too constant. Having said that, The Reckoning remains a solid work of melodic thrash that modern metal enthusiasts should sample.
| Track Listing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Excuse | 4:03 |
| 2 | I Am The Taker | 4:30 |
| 3 | The Reckoning | 3:23 |
| 4 | Rank and File | 3:42 |
| 5 | Love Is Dead | 3:51 |
| 6 | Through Hell | 3:05 |
| 7 | Wake Up | 3:08 |
| 8 | Cause For Concern | 3:38 |
| 9 | My End | 3:25 |
| 10 | Control | 4:09 |
| 11 | Final Hour | 4:20 |
| Total Runtime | 41:14 | |
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