CoC : In Flames - Subterranean : Review

In Flames - _Subterranean_
(Wrong Again Records, 1995)
by: Nick Bassett (9 out of 10)

This particular mini-CD is well conceived, well excecuted, and well produced - perhaps the crown jewel from what has come to be known as the "Gothenburg Scene" (At the Gates, Dark Tranquility, et al). The proceedings seem strongly inspired by the traditional metal sound, in particular the 80s work of bands like Iron Maiden and perhaps even Helloween. The cover artwork and layout are somewhat minimal, but how important is that? The abundance of great melodies and flawless guitar work, coupled with a somewhat-refreshing absence of violin fiddlings and bad female vocals (which characterized their earlier, somewhat dubious "Lunar Strain" effort) make this all but essential for fans of the aforementioned genre.

(article published 14/3/1996)

CHATS
1/9/2006	J Smit	In Flames: Moments of Clarity
3/23/2004	J Smit	In Flames: A Soundtrack to Comeuppance
8/12/2000	A Bromley	In Flames: Molding Their Visions
3/10/1998	A Bromley	In Flames: The Flame of Ingenuity
4/9/1997	A Bromley	In Flames: Serious About Success

ALBUMS
4/15/2008	K Sarampalis	7.5	In Flames - A Sense of Purpose
1/9/2006	J Smit	6	In Flames - Come Clarity
8/22/2005	J Smit	9	In Flames - Used & Abused: In Live We Trust DVD
2/29/2004	J Smit	8	In Flames - Soundtrack to Your Escape
9/1/2002	C Flaaten	6	In Flames - Reroute to Remain
10/19/2001	M Noll	3	In Flames - The Tokyo Showdown
8/12/2000	P Azevedo	9	In Flames - Clayman
6/15/1999	A Bromley	9.5	In Flames - Colony
1/1/1998	P Azevedo	9	In Flames - Whoracle
7/17/1996	B Meloon	8	In Flames - The Jester Race

GIGS
11/29/2006	J Smit	Slayer / In Flames / Lamb of God / Children of Bodom	Hung, Drawn & Quartered
9/12/2005	A McKay	Mudvayne / Shadows Fall / In Flames / Trivium	Dodging a Bullet
5/13/2001	M Noll	Dimmu Borgir / In Flames / Nevermore	Crimes in the Mourning Palace