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Man :: Intrinsic

by Monsterworks

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Andrew Lovell Fantastic mind fucking metal. Favorite track: Taste of Doom.
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    Chicago's Mortal Music is pleased to announce the second DR (digital release) "Man::Intrinsic" from expansionist UK metallers MONSTERWORKS on October 30, 2012. A lyrics PDF is included as a bonus jpg download.
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    In the course of its existence MONSTERWORKS has been responsible for albums as farfetched as a metal space adventure concept album in two parts (Spacial Operations - 2007and Singularity - 2009), but more recently has explored philosophical territory (The God Album - 2011) and an approach to recording that mostly relies on "old-school" technology, i.e. 24 track, 2-inch tape, like the classic albums the band grew up with. It was time to take a step back and rediscover the grit that made metal great, rather than the over-polished mechanical production that is often evident in modern releases.
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    Stylistically the band has always been difficult to pin down, at one moment death metal, in another stoner rock, then back to thrash; but the challenge to the listener is intentional and somehow in the end it works (in the context of heavy metal, which is the only essential influence). What is important is that the music does not switch between styles for the sake of it, nor to show off; it is just what feels right in the moment.
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    MONSTERWORKS has, possibly to its own detriment, never followed trends or towed the line; preferring to forge its own path in the continually evolving world of heavy metal. In this respect it has always stayed true to its mission statement:
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    IMAGE IS NOTHING; METAL IS EVERYTHING.
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In possession of a genuine sense Presented with a question to ask “Why is the sky blue?” Answer points to providence, as if it is fact In isolation what path would a child take? There is a temptation to repeat the same mistakes Loss of objectivity Not close to a balance Only report what you see, the rest is theory Conflict of multiple ideologies Damaging irrecoverably Abusing your children with an unconditional lie Just as a man loses the status of a hero The day will come when a parent is fallible Some things are rightly beyond their control One thing that is not is this unconditional lie In isolation what path would a child take? There is a temptation to repeat the same mistakes
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Taste of Doom General talent, not to be overlooked Underestimate good judgement There will be times of snark hunts And many more blind alleys Or a quest for phlogiston History is a colourful journey Respect for real progress It might still pull us back from the edge of doom Masters of an age: The anthropocene Selfless acts are not so rare Basic nature is not evil Could perfection be a pipe dream? With no heaven or utopia Intrinsic, key values Must change for a chance to be had Education, critical thinking End tradition for its own sake Masters of an age: The anthropocene While the resources are there So too is a threat: a taste of doom
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Air (We Have Come So Far) From the Earth, to the air To the moon, Next step, to the stars We have come so… This mind to achieve will not stop Just shows that hope is there We have come so far! You can go crazy musing on the vastness of space Time is a thought in a Universe fourteen billion years old When I face the void, I will be complete Finally free to know the ending Realm of darkness awaits all the faithful As it does everything else that ever drew breath Science does not have all the answers But your doctrine, it has none There is no pain in being wiped from existence Disappear as if taken into thin air As afternoon moves to the evening The cult of one Empire will close Too many shades for just one lifetime The wind will never blow the same again

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Man :: Intrinsic consists of songs taken from "Album of Man", a birth to death journey of exploration about what it means to be human.

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released October 30, 2012

Hugo : Bass
James : Drums
Marcus : Lead Guitar
Jon : Guitar / Vocals

Engineer : Lewis
Earth Terminal Studios
Music & Lyrics : Blade

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Mortal Music Chicago, Illinois

Mortal Music Inc was founded by musicians, who are in touch with musicians' needs. SOiL bassist Tim King and Twelfth Gate's Rob Such started Mortal Music with the intent of developing artists rather than trying to cash in on current trends or cycles.

Mortal Music is partnered with the MVD Entertainment Group (www.MVDb2b.com) for worldwide distribution for both digital & physical media.
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