Finally picked up Panic Broadcast. It's.....impressive. Being a Soilwork freak when I discovered FNF, NBC, CM and PP I can say this is a very good album.
It seems like there are many different types from previous albums put into one. It's not a return to Chainheart. Saying that is just laughable. Bjorn's voice IMO is a lot weaker than what it was on Chainheart. His screams are getting a little thing and aren't as brutal like on the early albums. His clean singing however is improving. I thought there would be more soloing from the reviews I read. Yes, Two Lives and Akuma have amazing solos, but IMO could have used a little more shredding IMO, especially from Peter. Slyvian is an excellent guitarist though.
Late for the Kill - Not as hard hitting as most of their other openers but it serves its purpose. More of a Stabbing the Drama sounding song.
Two Lives - Great song. Nice chorus and amazing guitar solos.
The Thrill - One of my favourites. Reminds me strongly of Figure Number Five. Excellent chorus, definite highlight.
Deliverance is Mine - Could have been on Predators Portrait. Nice pace, nice solo, a good song.
Night Comes Clean - Brings Natural Born Chaos to mind. The chorus is a little awkward IMO, but not displeasing to the ears. Nice Figure Number Five middle section.
King of the Threshold - Didn't really click with me on the first listen. Great speed and solo and Bjorn sounds great on the end. Sounds like a heavier Stabbing the Drama or STAGD song.
Let This River Flow - WOW. Amazing song, great melodies. One of Soilwork's finest. Just a guitar solo would have made this song perfect!!
Epitome - Excellent groove, verse and chorus. Figure Number Five comes to mind again.
The Akuma Afterglow - Possibly my favourite. Amazing song, great intro, chorus and the solo section is mindblowing!!!! MUSIC WIN!
Enter Dog of Pavlov - With the hype of this one, I couldn't help but to be dissapointed. A great intro, but doesn't really go anywhere.
Sweet Demise - Lucky is was only a bonus track. Not too bad though.