NONPOINT
Statement (MCA)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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The range of sounds coming out Florida, which seems to be the primary playground of major label A&R types these days, continues to expand with Nonpoint, a tough metal quartet.

Relentlessly hardcore, the band still manages to come up with a twist or two, primarily inspired by the Puerto Rican heritage of lead singer Elias Soriano and drummer Robb Rivera. Soriano delivers a Spanish vocal on "Orgullo," and Rivera has a way of slipping a tasty Latin lick into the middle of a metal thrash that, well, you've just got to hear it.

Of course, one reason that Rivera can get away with it is that bassist KB provides a rock solid bottom, allowing the drums to take occasional flight and Andrew Goldman's guitar to soar above the fray at will.

Nonpoint is a hardworking outfit, with a sound honed in what they proudly describe as Florida's "seediest establishments." They've taken that act on the road in a big way, and are bound to end up near you in not very long. Meanwhile, they've made a big Statement about the state of metal in today's market, and it's one you'll want to hear.

Track List:

Mindtrip * Victim * Endure * Back Up * What A Day * Misled * Double Stakked * Orgullo * Years * Hive * Levels * Tribute

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