I was very pleased with Autonomy’s first release, “Dimensions of Mephitic Decay” (REVIEW) so I have been patiently waiting for anything new from Autonomy. Well, here it is, a two-song demo. I love it.
The first track on here, “Atrophic Indulgences”, contains everything I loved about DoMD but with faster, tighter riffs. Still very catchy though. Reminds me of older Decrepit Birth but with better vocals. The drum programming shines through here to me as being creative and actually thought out. Taking a simple, otherwise boring riff around 1:50, and complimenting it with a steady groove that effortlessly carries us through to the next section. The vocals, to no surprise, are right on. A step up from DoMD as far as the vocals themselves and mixed very well, the icing on the cake.
The first track on here, “Atrophic Indulgences”, contains everything I loved about DoMD but with faster, tighter riffs. Still very catchy though. Reminds me of older Decrepit Birth but with better vocals. The drum programming shines through here to me as being creative and actually thought out. Taking a simple, otherwise boring riff around 1:50, and complimenting it with a steady groove that effortlessly carries us through to the next section. The vocals, to no surprise, are right on. A step up from DoMD as far as the vocals themselves and mixed very well, the icing on the cake.
"Renounced Posterity" is a good reference as to why I say the songwriting continuously coming from Josh Welshnam is memorable, brutal, and altogether good.
In this super over saturated genre, and even one man bands, which have become extremely common, it becomes harder and harder to stand out. Unless, of course, you write, record, mix, master, promote, sell, package, ship, and whatever else it takes, all while being humble and positive. Not to mention finding time to support and promote other bands. Although, everything stated above would most likely go unnoticed if you made shitty music. So props to Josh Welshman for grabbing his passion by the balls! It is also notable that he is not even old enough to drink a beer.
In this super over saturated genre, and even one man bands, which have become extremely common, it becomes harder and harder to stand out. Unless, of course, you write, record, mix, master, promote, sell, package, ship, and whatever else it takes, all while being humble and positive. Not to mention finding time to support and promote other bands. Although, everything stated above would most likely go unnoticed if you made shitty music. So props to Josh Welshman for grabbing his passion by the balls! It is also notable that he is not even old enough to drink a beer.
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