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I didn't think this album could be as perfect as Ascendancy and Shogun about half a year ago, but my expectations are once again exceeded. In Waves has carried over the brutal elements from 2008's Shogun and innovated it to a darker tone. It's not as long, but it's just as engaging as Shogun. The riffs are just as flowing and its progression is perfectly balanced. Even Heafy's vocals are just as powerful (even more emotionally-fueled than ever... Until Silence In The Snow came around). Capitalizing the Sea is an excellent choice for an opening track as the darkness fills the atmosphere and then progressing to the title track (which was also an amazing song). Songs such as Dusk Dismantled, A Skyline's Severance, Chaos Reigns and Black are excellent pieces of art that are full of roars, screams and growls that give them a very aggressive edge. Aggression isn't the only thing that exists well within this album. Softness also co exists with In Waves. Watch the World Burn, Built to Fall, Forsake Not the Dream and the 2nd-closing track Of All These Yesterdays are melodic pieces of wonder that can keep you engaged all throughout the album. But the best song out of this entire album (as well as my favorite) is none other than Caustic Are The Ties That Bind! This song was beautiful... Beautiful and emotionally satisfying. The lyrics are also a highlight to the album because just like Caustic Are The Ties That Bind, it contains lyrics that are very relatable. Dealing with growing up, moving on to a next chapter in life, all these things that this album talks about. It's just as relatable as And Justice For All by Metallica (yeah, that's right. Right there with one of Metallica's pre-black album entries). While I may like Shogun just a tad more than In Waves (since Shogun was more creative in its performance), but it's still a masterpiece of a metalcore album. No matter what generation you're from, you will find yourself loving this album (or rather just enjoy it if you're either skeptical of the band or not a fan of them). Perfect 12! "Fantastic"Read full review
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Great album, in great condition.
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A great cd.
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Product was as described.
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Verygood cd
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