Septic flesh at their most avant-garde
Jason P. Sorens | Tonawanda, NY United States | 08/17/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
""A Fallen Temple" consists of rerecorded tracks from Septic Flesh's debut EP "Temple of the Lost Race" sandwiched between several new songs. I don't particularly care for the "Temple" songs, as they are mostly blistering deathgrind with very little melody. On the other hand, the new tracks featured are among Septic Flesh's most avant-garde work, featuring plenty of atmospherics, synthesized orchestration, and angelic soprano vocals. "Underworld - Act 1" and "Act 2" are especially in this vein. "The Eldest Cosmonaut" is a signature Septic Flesh melodic-death song. For fans of Septic Flesh's earlier work, especially "ESOPTRON" and "Ophidian Wheel," this release is highly recommended."