UNLEASHED - Across The Open Sea LP (Clear Vinyl))

When it comes to producing high quality, top-of-the-line death metal, Unleashed is one of the best. They have a no nonsense, simple and deadly sound that was perfected on Across The Open Sea and it will always be able to stand the test of time. Despite a few recycled riffs and possibly too simple song writing, there are very few filler tracks on this record and the sound was 100% pure Swedish death metal.

What has always drawn me to Unleashed is their killer riffs and mix of tempos. If you feel the same way about heavy metal in general, then buy this album. The majority of this record's songs have a great mix of tempos and riffs that fit them very well. "I Am God," definitely Across The Open Sea's best song, showcases a fast and furious beginning and end, with a slow middle. The song's melodies are dark and hateful, just like the sarcastic and spiteful lyrics. Another song in which a nice blend of speeds and tempos can be found is the album's second best track, "Execute Them All." It's a mid-tempo song that thunders along and leaves nothing in its path intact. The change from a 4/4 tempo to a 3/4 tempo and the tremolo picking added into the slower sections was a great way to balance out the song. If you are looking to see what this album has to offer, then these tracks will let you know with their versatility.