Strangely, the constructs themselves are rather simple, but the sheer amount, and speed, and precision with which they're carried out establishes this band as somewhat of an anomly. The lyrics are decidedly right-wingish in nature, complete with some swipes at liberalism, but are quite erudite and vivid nonetheless. As I see it, there are perhaps two ways of listening to Coalesce. One, the aesthetic part of my brain can appreciate vocalist Sean Ingram on his knees, screaming into the mike, surrounded by a small audience, in a pool of his own sweat with capillaries bursting and blood welling up in his eyeballs. If you're a believer in the psychological theory of catharsis than you' ll be wanting this CD to ease the burden of own miserable life.
Rope is a challenge to circumvent.
Sure, a lot of great music operates on this principle, but most simply aren't this punishing . Have Patience 2. One On The Ground 3. Cut To Length 4. For All You Are 5.