Sacrifice strikes back with all might and fury! The sound and style of Sacrifice are very specific, and “Volume Six” has all of the ingredients needed. The album displays a well-balanced combination of fast and mid-paced tracks. The real focus here is on texture, which is thick and punches back like a wall of sound. Also, they replaced the teenage angst and energy with experience. You still get Sacrifice, only more mature and very focused.
The ever-present Sacrifice “groove” still dominates the songs, and the performances are superb. These guys know how to play; well, they always did. The production aspect definitely complements the music here. Yes, it took 16 years to make this happen, and every single detail here is spoken for.
“Volume Six” is an enjoyable record; it flows, it punches, and it chokes when it needs to. If you can be this powerful in your mid to late 50s, then you know there is quality to you that only you can reproduce. While there is joy this album instantly generates, there is also the feeling that it might be their last. Good things always come to an end, although it would be pointless to abandon any hope for more.
Sacrifice definitely got things right; they took their time and made a record they can be proud of. After repeated listens, this writer is already picking up melodies and transitions that for some reason did not stand out initially. Once again, texture comes to mind, and “Volume Six” is rich in it. Much has to be said about the excellent musicianship and creative approach to the recording process. Each instrument is perfectly highlighted here, and you can feel how it mixes and blends together. The album is very musical, and while the heaviness is steady, there are interesting arrangements of riffs and solos. It all makes it a very adventurous release with a multitude of sounds to explore.
Mark Kadzielawa
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