Not many people know that Cynic actually played thrash in their demo days, which is a shame. Way back in '88, they played fairly straightforward thrash, with not the slightest hint of the progressive giant they would later become. For one thing, Jack Kelly isn't your average thrash vocalist. He definitely utilizes the usual semi-hoarse "shout," but he also has somewhat more melodic vocals, as well as an interesting low growl. The guitars are energetic, and have a good tone. Solos aren't everywhere, which is a good thing, as it makes them quite a bit more enjoyable when they do pop up. An extremely audible bass guitar definitely spices things up, as Mark Van Erp is rarely content to simply follow the guitars, and he even gets an interesting break in "Once Misguided." Sean Reinert may not be an incredibly technical drummer, but he is quite good nonetheless, as he knows when it's appropriate to use complex fills, and when to just stick to the beat,
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