As a die hard fan, The Obsidian Conspiracy was definitely a bit different from what I'm used too. But not completely different, since it feels very much in the vein of Dead Heart in a Dead World. Overall, it's an extremely solid album, with some fucking
moments, some slightly meh moments, and some things that took some getting used to in the past day
Track by track:
The Termination Proclamation - Nice heavy, brutal opening track with an extremely catchy chorus. Albeit not their best opener, but does justice as an opening track. 8/10
Your Poison Throne - I really enjoy this one. Concise and heavy. 8/10
Moonrise (Through Mirrors of Death) - Possibly one of the best tracks on the album. I especially enjoy the guitar work displayed on this one. 9/10
And The Maiden Spoke - One of the weaker tracks. By all means, it isn't bad. But like many sections within this album, it feels like it's missing some of that beloved brutality a lot of other Nevermore contains. (Note, this album in general feels a bit more...melodic and slower compared to it's predecessor) 7/10
Emptiness Unobstructed - This is definitely the weakest track on the album. It kind of feels like it doesn't go anywhere for the 4 and a half minutes it lasts. It's just alright if nothing else. 5/10
The Blue Marble and the New Soul - Not much to say about this one, other than it's pretty okay. Nothing really special to talk about. 6/10
Without Morals - Fuckin sweet song. Not the best, but one of the stronger tracks. I dig it. 7/10
The Day You Built the Wall - Another weaker track, but definitely good. 6/10
She Comes in Colors - Such a fucking good song. Definitely one of the highlights of the album. I really, really enjoy this one. 9/10
The Obsidian Conspiracy - Now this, this is what Nevermore is all about. The band has always been good for making the title tracks on albums the best, most brutal tracks (with the exception of Dreaming Neon Black). This is definitely the most
song on the album, and alone is worth purchasing the album. So. Fucking. Good. 10/10