BEECHER Earache Records reviewed by JOSH ANXT Return to Reviews

Beecher=mediocre. For a few reasons. Notice I didn't say they suck. They don't. There is a great deal of musicianship here. You can tell they've paid some dues. The thing is that it just sounds like too many other bands. But, without sounding like a single one. Does that make sense? I think it's mainly due to the vocals. He sounds like every heavy vocalist who has surfaced in the last 2 years. Mid to high range shouts/screams mixed with "my pussy hurts so I'll whine" clean vocals. STOP WHINING DUDE!!! I can see him at home now reading this "I'm not whining, I am expanding as an artist". No, sorry man, you are not. That shit doesn't fly with me anymore. Expanding does not mean getting softer. I'm sorry, it just does not. However, when it comes to the music here I have to admit there is something there. Yes, this band does do alot of shit everyone else does. But, when start to dismiss it, BAM! They manage to hit you with something hooky or all out creative. I'd say if you can get past the mozzarella vocals AND find it used somewhere for cheaper than new, give it a shot, otherwise, forget it.....