VIOLENT SOLUTION — Period of Depression (review)

VIOLENT SOLUTION — Period of Depression album cover Demo · 1990 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
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"Period of Depression" is the second demo recording by Finnish thrash metal act Violent Solution. The demo was independently released in February 1990. Violent Solution formed in 1987 and originally featured future Amorphis members Jan Rechberger (vocals, guitars) and Tomi Koivusaari (guitars, backing vocals). The latter also had a short but important stint with Abhorrence during 1989-1990 and he is therefore not a part of the lineup who recorded "Period of Depression" where he is replaced by another future Amorphis member Esa Holopainen (guitars). So it´s safe to say that the Amorphis connection is strong in Violent Solution. The remaining members who recorded "Period of Depression" are bassist/backing vocalist Miika Kulinock and drummer Petri Eklund. Both also performed on Violent Solution´s first demo "Disorder of Composure" from 1989.

Amorphis connection or not the music featured on the four tracks, 19:06 minutes long demo sounds almost nothing like Amorphis (there´s maybe a whiff of Amorphis in the opening sequence to "Capital Punishment", but that´s it). Instead the listener is treated to a raw yet sophisticated type of thrash metal with both raw vocals but also intricate lead guitar work and a generally well playing band. The tracks are well composed, memorable, and powerful thrash metal, and the demo features a heavy, sharp, and detailed sound production, which isn´t far removed from sounding like a professional studio recording from that time.

"Period of Depression" is definitely a Finnish thrash metal demo worth a listen or two. Good quality sound production values, intriguing and varied songwriting, and a band who can handle their instruments and also a singer with a raw voice and convincing singing style. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.
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