It's nice to see some modern industrial techno-metal that isn't afraid to let its roots show.
Repeat listens move it further above the crowd, too.
Lambert leads a loose cast of musicians through 11 tracks of indulgent and blistering guitar with bluesy connotations. While guitar chops, licks and runs can become a bit irritating and derivative, Lambert's are still crafted and executed well. A Million Miles Away and a hanky. Away is a good place to get a clue. On the basis of the title track, which opens the disc with forlorn, slow-paced strings, you might expect Black Lake to be deep, slow and dirgey.