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Nasum's best (and maybe last) release....

Willo | MI USA | 03/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"there is no question that nasum is probably the most punishing and furious grindcore bands ever. since the release of "inhale/exhale", nasum has been torching the grind scene with an excellent mix of all out speed and slow, thick heaviness. with each release, nasum kept getting better. however, i didn't think they could top "helvete", which in my opinion is one of the most brutal grindcore albums ever released. but when 'particles' came oozing out of my speakers, i had a feeling i was in for a surprise.



make no mistake, "shift" is nasum's best release. it amazes me that nasum can stick with the same formula for every release, yet almost every song sounds unique. every aspect of their music hooks onto you, whether it be the all out speed, grooves, and heaviness of the guitars, the pounding drums that simply know no end to the blastbeats, or the onslaught of some of the best vocals in metal. also worthy of mention is the production, which really brings out the fury of all the instruments and vocals.



if your new to nasum or if you're a long time fan, "shift" will not dissapoint. it doesn't stray far from nasum's already impressive discography, but it also sounds very unique, allowing for many repeated listens, which is hard to come by in grindcore.



with that being said, for those unaware, the lead vocalist and guitarist of nasum since "inhale/exhale", Mieszko Talarcyzk, sadly passed away on December 26, 2004 from the devestating tsunami attack. while i really hope this doesn't mean the end for nasum, there is no question that Talarcyzk helped create one of the longest standing and greatest grind bands to date. i send my condolensces to Nasum and Talarcyzk's friends and family, and also thank Mieszko for bring the metal world some of the greatest grindcore and vocal onslaughts ever. you will be missed.



RIP Mieszko Talarcyzk

December 23, 1974 - December 26, 2004"

Could be last release

Dave Death | McLaren Vale, SA, Australia | 01/20/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great band, great new album ... check out their website nasum dot com for video downloads etc, new promo video ... Terrible news about vocalist/guitarist Miezko being lost in tsunami on Phi Phi (Thailand). Could be their last release, although they have been through lineup changes before this is very major.



Rumor has it that a collection of all their stuff is in the works."

Sad News...

Sam Allen | Newburyport Mass. | 02/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In case you didn't know (you probably found out by now), Nasum vocalist Miezko has officialy been confirmed dead after the tsunami disaster of December 26, 2004. It is a sad day for the world of grindcore, for Nasum is one of Sweden's finest. Don't just buy this album cause it rocks. Buy it to support your fellow metalheads and give pity to the other members who must suffer this great loss."