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Kerrang!Apr 30, 2013If the Devil really does have all the best tunes, he's loaned a few of them to Ghost B.C. [6 Apr 2013, p.55]
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Apr 23, 2013No new ground is being broken here, of course, but Ghost's atavistic glee results in as refreshing a sound as can be heard in 2013.
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May 7, 2013While Ghost B.C. could certainly use a little added variety, both musically and lyrically (maybe Satan could sit out as lyricist for like five songs on their next record), there’s plenty here to admire.
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May 7, 2013All the elements that make Ghost who they are in place on Infestissumam; they're just surrounded by the sound of the band trying new things, some of which work better than others.
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Apr 18, 2013Whatever Ghost's intentions, they've definitely managed to carve out a niche within the increasingly fragmented world of heavy metal, and while purists may revile them for their insolence, it's their insubordination that ultimately earns them a place in the genre.
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Apr 18, 2013The classic heavy metal and surf rock elements that made their debut so appealing are intact, with some additional psychedelia and more driving, intense guitar riffs.
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Apr 22, 2013The results are intricately plotted, if not as instantly bewitching.
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Apr 18, 2013Though not nearly as stunning as its predecessor, Infestissumam still has excellent moments, many courtesy of the rhythm section.
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Apr 18, 2013Even though Infestissumam isn’t a masterpiece by any means, this infernal troupe has written an interesting if not immediate record that while lacking the translucent hooks of its eponymous predecessor, shows that the shrouded conjurers of Ghost B.C. have plenty of tricks left under their black robes.
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Apr 18, 2013[Producer Nick] Raskulinecz brightens the band until the mystery and suspense disappear, turning these evil thoughts into baubles that sound safe enough for big money and rock radio.
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Apr 18, 2013Ghost’s sophomore effort, however, is more of a lateral movement than an improvement, and for a band whose songs rely on falsetto and choruses, the absence of memorable melodies on Infestissumam is an eternal sin.
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Mixed: 3 out of 46
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Negative: 1 out of 46
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