Meshuggah – Contradictions Collapse [Re-Loaded Edition]
Nuclear Blast Records
(4/5)
Ok Meshuggah fans, it’s time to experience the beginning of an era…again. This Reloaded Edition re-release of the very first Meshuggah full album Contradictions Collapse also include their 1994 EP None. Altogether, this album is a great buy for any new Meshuggah fans or old fans looking to get the first album. Just as you see in any other albums or EPs produced by this extremely talented Experimental metal band, Contradictions Collapse provides an intense mixture of the heavy hitting force that this band produces. I am still amazed every time I hear any of Meshuggah’s material. This obscurity of the time signatures and intricate work that goes into the music is is absolutely top notch. By listening to this re-release of these two pieces of work, it is easy to see that the talent and musicianship has been there since the beginning through line changes and anything else that this band has conquered over the years. Two constant factors that have been a part of Meshuggah since the beginning are the intense vocals of Jens Kidman and the frivolous guitar work of Fredrik Thorendal, but with original release of Contradictions Collapse brought about the introduction of Tomas Haake’s sick drum skills and the original release of the None EP brought about Mårten Hagström’s contribution as rhythm guitarist. Fortunately, these four individuals have continued to work together since then and the two guitarists have been able to cover the bass recording for the albums when needed. Getting back to the technical aspects of the album, any of the tracks are great examples of the early work of Meshuggah and are crucial to these two albums. The overall product for the Re-Loaded Edition re-release is just incredible and I suggest it to any Meshuggah fans who do not own either of these albums.
