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Band

Cave In

Title

Antenna

Type

LP/EP

Company

RCA Records

YOR

2003

Style

Nu/Rapcore

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1/30/2003 - Review by: Nate Turpin

If you are a fan of the old Cave In, stay clear of this album

Cave In - Antenna - reviewed by: SoulDestroyer

Track Listing1. Stained Silver
2. Inspire
3. Joy Opposites
4. Anchor
5. Beautiful Son
6. Sea Frost
7. Rubber and Glue
8. Youth Overrided
9. Breath of Water
10. Lost in the Air
11. Penny Racer
12. Woodwork

At first listen I thought this was going to be horrible. I remember the days when Cave In came out with "Until your heart stops" which by my standards, and a few others, is one of the most chunky, breakdown oriented hardcore albums. Although on this album Cave In has taken a turn for the worse? This album which is a step forward for them is nothing but alternative metal. Although tracks such as "anchor" and "inspire" are strong in their own rights, nothing else on this album sticks out. If you are a fan of the old Cave In, stay clear of this album.

Rating-3 out of 10

--Reviewed by SoulDestroyer 1.30.03