In Flames's Reviews

Reroute To Remain

(Average Rating: 8.04 out of 10)

Conformity in Gothenburg

(Rated this album with 4 out of 10)
Reviewed by robert stewart from Wherever you want

Its really sad to see a band come to this. This is what I fear worst in metal bands of today. Conforming into that mediocre sound that gets radio play. "Nu" metal you might call it.

I'm a big fan of In Flames older work. And I was hoping this album would take a step forward, when it really just flopped. It sadly doesn't rise over some of todays bands (slipknot, godsmach, etc..), and is at the most a fad.

I hate to see a band with such good chemistry and musicianship fall apart like this. I'd rather see them brake up than make another album sounding like this. In fact, the only song I was impressed with was Dark Signs, and it was only entertaining at best. I dont listen to music to be entertained. I want to feel humanity. I want to feel emotion. Whether it be hate, stress, love or fright. There's not much to look forward to.

Please, do yourself a great favor and go out and pick up "Whoracle". This was when the band was at its peak, and didn't care about being cool. I hope IF doesn't become a passing thing. This band had something, and I'm hoping to find it again on their upcoming album, this spring/summer.

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