OBSESSION — Order of Chaos (review)

OBSESSION — Order of Chaos album cover Album · 2012 · US Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
J-Man
Obsession are one of the many metal bands that released a couple of albums in the eighties' before disbanding, but unlike a few other classic acts that have disappeared into oblivion, this American group reformed in 2002 and is back to deliver their style of old school metal to fans worldwide. 2012's Order of Chaos is Obsession's second album since their reformation (and fourth overall), and although it doesn't show the band venturing outside of their comfort zone, their decidedly retro sound is likely to find appeal within the metal community.

Order of Chaos may have been released well into the twenty first century, but everything about this album screams heavy metal from the 1980's. The energetic riffs, soaring vocals, and generally straightforward compositions bring traditional acts like Iron Maiden and Metal Church to mind, as well as US power metal bands like Savatage or Iced Earth. Largely due to the crunchy guitar sounds and powerful riffs, Obsession's music is a bit more aggressive than one may expect from a traditional metal release, but it is still unquestionably old school and never ventures into extreme metal territory.

Although Order of Chaos is a well-played, well-produced, and generally engaging listen, I'd be curious to hear Obsession include more varied song structures into their future releases. Order of Chaos is a very good album, but it treads a bit too lightly to really make my blood boil. Still, I've found my experience with Order of Chaos to be highly enjoyable, and fans of acts like Metal Church and Iced Earth are highly advised to check it out!
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