ALBUM REVIEW: The Infinite – Suasion
2023 marks an entire decade since the alternative rock/metalcore group SUASION were formed. The Belgian four-piece have come a long way from their debut EP release Islanders back in 2014. SUASION take major influence from exciting modern names in the industry such as SKYND and ELECTRIC CALLBOY. Combining that with cinematic orchestral music and a dreamy movie score style flair, it is safe to say that this band have figured out their true sound. Their second studio album The Infinite tells a story, fully immersing you in a completely new world as it arrives this Friday via Atomic Fire Records.
The first track on The Infinite is Astro. From the get-go the song provides so much energy and you immediately begin to wonder what’s coming next. The cinematic, synth-wave nature of this instrumental is just so powerful. Murphy’s Law immediately sounds a lot heavier than the first, combining electronic music and metalcore in the best way possible. As soon as Steven Rassart‘s vocals kick in you feel as though you are listening to an ELECTRIC CALLBOY song with a twist. The chorus is just so unbelievably catchy – you can’t help but dance along. Infinite is on a similar wavelength, with an optimistic sounding electronic melody well and truly taking the lead here. Whilst this track is perhaps not as memorable as the previous, it still offers some musical value to the listener. Explore features an almost otherworldly melody from the offset, with key metalcore riffs incorporated throughout to give the song more uniqueness and variety.
Transformation is a slow burner in comparison to other songs on this release. After a little while, you start to realise that Rassart‘s impressive vocals sound just like DANCE GAVIN DANCE‘s Tillian Pearson. Even though this track is most certainly not awful, the majority of songs at this stage in the album are beginning to sound pretty identical to one another, which is a little disappointing to say the least. Black Or White contains similar melody lines to the last, but after a couple of minutes there is definitely a surprise. Rassart‘s vocals merge into almost a nu-metal style rap, which kicks things up a notch and makes the track one of the highlights on the album for sure. Nearing the end of the track, Nicolas Pirlet‘s guitar work really becomes the star of the show with an infectious riff at the helm.
Trapped is up next, cranking things up with a high-energy metalcore inspired riff that keeps the listener engaged from the very beginning. Once this infectious melody starts being repeated, it instantly becomes lodged in our head. Momentum captures attention right away with a catchy vocal hook before changing things up with an additional female vocalist. Before too long, more nu-metal rap vocals are included into the mix to give this song some real star power.
Celestial offers a completely different flavour, with Rassart‘s vocals sounding not too dissimilar to YUNGBLUD. Aside from this, the song is very average, unfortunately. House Of Cards is a little more exciting, with clear influences from FALLING IN REVERSE becoming more recognisable nearer the end of the track. Equilibrium is a fantastic song by comparison, with the frequent hard-hitting breakdowns being the most exhilarating part. The closing track on the album is Naught, which successfully builds intrigue from the outset. It’s a phenomenal closer, and you’ll spend its four and a half minute runtime in complete awe. The suspense throughout the track is just indescribable. What an outstanding end to this album.
Overall, The Infinite is definitely a mixed bag. Whilst the majority of the songs are memorable and unique hard-hitters, some of the tracks just seem to be carbon copies of other songs heard elsewhere on the release. It would have been amazing to have heard more instrumental tracks within this album, as this seems to be where this band’s musical talent really shines. However, it has to be said that this body of work is definitely a stepping stone for a more solid third release in the future.
Rating: 7/10
The Infinite is set for release on January 27th via Atomic Fire Records.
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