lynch. - THE BURIED

Many have wondered what certain songs would sound like if their respective bands had the chance to re-record them. lynch. answers that question with their latest release, THE BURIED. Instead of a totally new album, the band has presented a special treat: ten of their own previously released songs redone with a new twist.

The album opens with the newly redone quarter life , and any listener that’s familiar with the original will immediately notice the introduction‘s new electronic additions. Hazuki‘s vocals are also higher in this version and contrast well with the more audible bassline. Overall the original has a darker feel, while its updated counterpart has a fresh and crisp feeling to it.

Next up is the powerful and uncompromising alien tune, which is every bit, if not more, intense as the original. With the addition of distorted screams at the best possible places and harder drumbeats, this is easily the most successful of all the tracks.

The formerly rough and distorted 59 is next, but now sounds clear and stripped of any alterations as far as the vocals are concerned. That is only the first surprise to come: this version of 59 is shorter than the original, and ends so abruptly that many listeners may not be ready for melt, the following track. As is the case with 59, melt also has crisp vocals this time around, helping it sound quite new.

Then comes lizard, slightly quieter but definitely almost eerie sounding. This effect makes for a great combination, as the hard chorus kicks in. This song wasn’t tampered with too much, but it remains very well done just the same.

The best example of contrast by far is the whirl. The quiet parts are even more gentle and serene, while the hardest parts have been pushed to their limits and still sound great. To top it off, there are double-vocal tracks running at times that give the song all the intensity it can hold. The best choice to follow the whirl is definitely vernie, and thankfully it comes next. vernie contains the perfect amount of intensity to keep the flow going. This version has the unique sound of a normal vocal track mixed on top of a dark and raspy one.

unknown lost to a beauty is the only other song with a semi-electronic introduction, yet continues on the path set by the previous two tracks in having raspier vocals. Once again the drums stand out, providing a heavy, pulsating background to the song.

The last track, pulse, may be an unfamiliar title to some lynch. fans, as it originally appeared as an unnamed bonus track on the album Greedy Dead Souls. Its original form was a powerful, hard end to the band’s first album. This version sees some of the edge taken off, with more of a ‘possible single release’ feel instead of a ‘strong and hardcore’ feel.

All in all, THE BURIED provides fans with totally redone versions of their favorite songs, delivering a fresh twist and presenting an all new way to enjoy their music. While this album is no doubt a treat for already established fans of lynch., newcomers may want to check out the band’s previous releases to get a feel for the original versions of these songs as well as others.