One important ingredient in this type of music is the attitude and self confidence, two attributes that Lost Society has more than enough of. the band is blasting through the album in a great way and the instrumentality are spot on. I could have wished that the bass was more prominent but the overall production is still great (no wonder since this band is signed by Nuclear Blast, my favourite music label).
If we look more closely to the material in "Fast Loud Death" I feel that the maturity level on this album is pretty low. With titles like "Piss Out My Ass" and "Bitch, Out' My Way" the band is more likely to be taken as a big joke than seriously. Sure, the band members are young and most bands in this genre has some immature humour in their lyrics as well but this is a little more than most can handle in one album. But if we put the lyrics aside and instead look into the music itself then you will most likely be struck with brilliance. The music is fast and it makes your head move through instinct. And together with the band's youthful spirit, there is a big chance that you will enjoy "Fast Loud Death".
Unfortunately, as usual with bands like Lost Society, the song are way too short to be really appreciated. Songs like "Toxic Avenger" and "KILL (Those Who Oppose Me)" are good creations but the short length is a real handicap. Before you know it, the song is over and the next one is playing. Fortunately, it is the longer songs that rules the album. One of the few 3+ minutes songs are "Thrash All Over You" that is charging you with great guitar playing and furious drum beats. Then add that the band is backing up Sammy Elbanna's voice perfectly and we have our self a great thrash song. Other tracks that is impressing with its shredding abilities are "Bitch Out' My Way", "Braindead Metalhead" and the title track.
One big advantage that "Fast Loud Death" possesses is that the album does not get boring, an attribute that way to many albums in this genre has. Yeah sure it is 70% speed and 30% guitar show off through the album but the variety Lost Society is showing is astounding. In "Lead through The Head" the band is shifting down a couple of gears to bring forth a straight forward chorus that fits well with the rest of the song and "Escape From Delirium" has some small punk influences that surprises.
So far I have listened to around 10 debut albums this year and as usual it has been ups and downs but the overall strength of the newcomers this year is surprisingly high and Lost society is just another band in the row that is showing that 2013 will be the year of the newbies. "Fast Loud Death" is a really fun listen with some great craftsmanship and a killer singing performance. There is no doubt that Lost Society has a future in the music industry and with the signing of Nuclear Blast I think they could be the next big thing in thrash. The band just have to gain some experience to wash of the immaturity in the lyrics department but that will come in time. These guys is bringing retro-thrash into the 21st century in big style.
Songs worthy of recognition: Lead Through The Head, Braindead Metalhead Thrash All Over You, Bitch Out' My Way
Rating: 9/10 Toxic Avengers
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