Cipher Returns
Arthur Kicker | Your Mom's House | 11/13/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Cipher returns after probably about a five year hiatus with 'Children Of God's Fire'. If you've never listened to or heard of Cipher, imagine Converge if Sen Dog from Cypress Hill was their singer. Now, Cipher is definitely not a rap/metal band but amongst their mathcore/metalcore madness, there is a sort of hiphop vibe.
The album is very political, filled with blastbeats, crazy time changes, piano breaks, and an MF Doom guest appearance. While this isn't the best album of 2005, its a pretty good effort put forth by an indie band with a message in a scene that has become all about image. Pick this up if you like your hardcore political and/or are a fan of Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan, or Candiria."