Once Nothing – First Came the Law (Release Year – 2008)
Occasionally, I will come across a band that makes me scratch my head, but in the example of Once Nothing, it is a total genre of music that I just don’t understand.
Once Nothing is part of the metalcore scene, and this is something that I can’t really listen to.
My question to you metalcore fans out there is, do you like this style of vocals? What is it about this type of music that you enjoy.
As far as Once Nothing is concerned, the band itself is very good. The guitar tandem of Josh Branas and David Burkes is quite talented. There are plenty of cool chugging riffs and solos all over this CD. The rhythm section of Giuseppe Capolupo and Steve Lucarelli is pretty good too. I thought the music was very tight, and I got a kick out of hearing some cowbell on some tunes.
My biggest problem with Once Nothing is their singer Todd Lowry. He is one of those infamous cookie monster type of singers, that sounds like he is trying to deep throat the microphone. I just don’t get this style of vocals at all. I know Metalcore has an audience, but I can’t listen to this without struggling to get through it. The music is good, but the vocals are completely lost on me. This band is extremely talented and could really start to go some places if they would employ a singer who can sing, instead of grunt.
Rating:Out 0f 10
Track Listing:
1. The Intimidator
2. Avoid Me Like The Plague
3. Juliet Or At Least What’s Left Of Her
4. Gunfire Is The Sound Of Freedom
5. The Dust Of A Town
6. My Sweet Medusa
7. Columbus Wasn’t Looking For America
8. Then There Were Nine
9. All My Heroes Are Cowboys
10. The Truth About Me Or Someone Like Me
11. Whiskey Breath
12. ….And Then Came Grace
Once Nothing is:
Todd Lowry: Vocals
Josh Branas: Guitar
Giuseppe Capolupo: Drums
Steve Lucarelli: Bass
David Burkes: Guitar
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It is an aquired taste. I love how crazy and sick Once Nothing sounds. I have listen to that cd at least ten times through and i always love it. Some people like it and some people don’t. I don’t know how to explain why i like it, i just do.
Couldn’t agree with you more, sir. However, I respect the Metalcore scene… it keeps the genre (of Heavy Metal) in the public’s eye. And with Bands like Killswitch Engage covering songs like “Holy Diver” they are helping to bring the classic to a new generation of fans.
Just wish they could do it with better vocals, lol!