Fixation
Speak in Tongues
(Indie Recordings)
4.5/5
Riding high on the praise of fans and great potential in their break into the scene, Norwegian metalcore band Fixation believes this release is their best yet, and, frankly, I agree.
Speak in Tongues is a powerful mini-album, following the journey of spiritual questioning, particularly in critique of the Christian evangelist church.
The invocation of Revelations, a highly focused-upon part of the Bible by the sect, adds to the violent, dream-like feel of the lyrics and vocals, as well as the sidechaining echoes heard throughout the album, further enhancing the classic metal riffs.
Special shoutout to drummer Ola Dønnem and bassist Øyvind Lunde, working wonderfully together in the backing of the songs, bringing a truly epic quality to the message of the journey Speak in Tongues carries the listener on. The spillover songs between each full track are also wonderful, bringing together its metaphor beautifully through a short poem.