Language is the third album by American progressive metal band The Contortionist. Not being a fan of their first two releases, not only was I pleasantly surprised by this album, it's one of my favorites of the year so far. The album has a chilled-out and relaxed vibe to it that is occasionally accented by heavier harsher sections. I personally feel that the heavier sections detract a little bit from the atmosphere and the groove of the rest of the album, but if you are a fan of metal that drastically changes from light to heavy (such as Opeth or Between the Buried and Me) you should feel right at home. However for those who are fans of less harsh music you may want to check out songs like Language I - Intuition, The Source, and The Parable before seeing if you like more of the heavier stuff.
Who would like it?
Fans of progressive metal that has different tones and emotions throughout individual songs
Who wouldn't like it?
People who aren't fans of harsh vocals in music, as well as metal fans who like their metal heavier or more intense.
My personal rating
8.5/10
Favorite song - Integration
Least favorite song - Thrive
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