The Good
Rapid-fire guitar riffage comes at you full boar on "Rejection." The
guitar work is just as angry as the lyrical content. "On and On" starts
of subtle and front woman Julie struggles with her internal emotions, but
quickly
turns into a melodic outburst as Julie's thoughts are released into the
open. "Deadly Passion" is lead by a pure metal riff and vocal
hook that is sure to rope you in. It may just be the sultriness and forcefulness
of the vocals. Hydrogyn pumps up the Alanis Morrisette classic "You
Oughta Know" with more distortion. "Over U" seems a bit
presumptuous in comparison to the songs that preceded it. Is she truly
over him when she just went
on a five song tirade about how she's not? "Candles Light Your Face" is
the closest you're going to get to a ballad. A dark and angry ballad that
is. The chorus is quite catchy. "Shadow" continues where "Candles" left
off, ballad wise. Julie really tests her range and delivers here.
The Bad
How can you leave the word "fuck" out of "You Oughta Know" but
keep in 'go down on you in a theater?" And your band has done a tour
on the strip club circuit. Stop trying to sell Julie on the album cover.
The music
is good. The other members should be recognized.
The Verdict
Deadly Passions adds another chapter to the Hydrogyn story. Hydrogyn's
debut album Bombshell was more of a high-octane, energy driven metal album,
while their latest album delves into darker territory with heavier riffs
and tales of broken hearts and relationships. I can't really say one is
better than the other, but they are both enjoyable metal releases.
HYDROGYN
