[2] Norway's Extol have gone through black/death, prog and thrash themed albums, and with The Blueprint Dives, they attempt to tackle the crooning vocals and über-melodic alt-metal of Deftones-with limited success. The first two tracks, "Gloriana" and "Soul Deprived," will have you thinking Extol can do no wrong-of course, that's before milquetoast forays into worlds already populated and made embarrassing by the Morenos and Corgans of the world take control, drummer David Husvik becomes invisible, and Peter Espevoll's hot-and-cold voice drags this particular experiment through the dirt. At least there's comfort knowing Extol will likely move along to another style on their next album. (CENTURY MEDIA) Kevin Stewart-Panko
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