Better than there first album
author: Joshua
But not great overal. Nothing like tourniquet who still has not had a bad release.
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Great stuff, but is this the end?
author: Samson
Echo Hollow's sophmore release is a more refined album all around than its predecessor Diet of Worms. It is a shame that it will probably be the last release by this awesome band - the official website has completely dried up.
As fervent in their beliefs as ever Guy Ritter, Gary Lenaire et al continue unabashedly tackle subjects like hypochondriacal parenting (ADHD) and abortion (1973). At the same time they branch out with the whimsical "Late Movie" and the lyrically sparse but patriotic "Bring It" that tells 9/11 terrorists that they "messed with the wrong girl" and "America is her name."
Musically the band continues to deliver a smooth and crunchy sound that ranges from mellow ballads like "Yesterday's Ghost" to infectious groove metal like "Bring It". Guy's distinctive vocals just won't quit. Fans of Tourniquet will certainly notice the stylistic similarity of this album to Tourniquet's own phenominal sophmore release - Psychosurgery.
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Not to be compared with Tourniquet, more like Bride, which is still good
author: Richard Astle
While it is great to hear Gary and Guy again, this is no Tourniquet sounding band(except maybe Crawl to China), Great sounding, but Very much on the light music style. Hard Rock not metal.
If you like Bride, you will probably like echo hollow. Don't expect it to sound like psycosurgery style Tourniquet-it simply doesn't.
As for Ted's songs being too technical-get a grip they play classical-metal how can that not be technical? Technical is what makes Tourniquet!
Best Regards Richard Astle
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Guy Ritter and Co. on top form
author: Fundy
The undeniably awesome vocals of Guy Ritter are back once more on Echo Hollows 2nd (and long awaited) release. Superficial Intelligence is similar in many ways to Diet Of Worms but has a slightly lighter sound. If you're looking for a lighter sounding Tournqiuet then EH are what you need. Great production, and lyrically brilliant, it's one album to put on your "must have" list.
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