SKINLESS
From Sacrifice To Survival (Relapse)
Reviewed by Jason Thornberry

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The hardcore-slash-grindcore-and-spazzcore authorities calling the shots as Skinless do so without regard for the hypothetical obligation of these varieties of music to stoop to a single master or style, so Sacrifice To Survival thrives as it's own entity -- being loyal only to itself -- while carrying the contents of the listeners expectations to the proverbial window. Skinless do slow down for a moment on the succinct "Deathwish," but catch their breath for the title track, and mix their blast beats with a respect for the ride cymbal that can only be compared to progressive jazz. From Sacrifice to Survival places them in the middle of nowhere, with any contemporaries out of the line of eyesight.

© 2003 - Jason Thornberry