Independent release - 2013
I was first introduced to Necrogoblikon with their 2011 album, Stench. Like fellow folk-metallers Trollfest, Finntroll, and others, Necrogoblikon tread the fine line between crushing metal and absurdity quite well. Their musical chops are there to back up the goofy humor and quirky infusion of some traditionally nonmetal instruments. The guitar crunch on tracks like "Bells & Whistles" and "Nothing but Crickets", the bass lead on "Powercore", or the frantic soloing of "Friends (in Space)" will surely knock the notion that Necrogoblikon is a gimmick band right out of your mind.
The two big changes from Stench are the increased presence of clean vocals and the goofy factor seems to be turned up to 11. I think the clean vocals actually work quite well, particularly on "Nothing but Crickets" and "Powercore". They do seem to add some uniqueness and add to the overall upbeat nature of the songs. The lyrics are undeniably goofy but it does add to their charm. Really the only thing I can find to fault the album concerns the lyrics of the opener "Friends (in Space)" where they frequently namedrop themselves in the chorus but it's not a deal breaker by far.
If you are looking for some catchy, upbeat metal that is as fun as it is heavy, pick up Power immediately. Unfortunately it only lasts about 19 minutes so hopefully that means a new full length isn't too far down the road!
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