Thresholds

Thresholds

Infobox Album
Name = Thresholds
Type = studio
Artist = Nocturnus


Released = June 1992
Recorded = December, 1991
Morrisound Recording,
Tampa, Florida, USA
Genre = Progressive death metal
Length = 43:47
Label = Earache Records
Producer = Tom Morris
Nocturnus
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:27rx28vc05na link]
Last album = "The Key"
(1990)
This album = "Thresholds"
(1992)
Next album = "Nocturnus (EP)"
(1993) |

"Thresholds" is the second full-length studio album from Florida death metal band Nocturnus. It was released in 1992 by Earache Records and follows the band's debut album "The Key".

"Thresholds" continued the experimental sound created on the first album and the line-up was expanded to a six-piece with the addition of a vocalist – allowing Mike Browning to concentrate solely on drums. Lyrical topics range from opener "Climate Controller" (possibly a device that must control the earth's climate after global warming), "Aquatica" (about a race that has evolved in the ocean to overtake humans) and "Gridzone" (about an alternate planet capable of life).. "Tribal Vodoun" is about primitive religions and voodoo, while "Subterranean Infiltrator" is inspired by the Metal Gear video game series.

The production of "Thresholds" is considerably more polished than that of "The Key". The music is also more complex and mature. The time signature changes at least once in every song and there are numerous breakdowns and tempo changes in every song. The band's musicianship has also advanced. Guitarists Mike Davis and Sean McNenney play longer, more melodic but even more technical solos (now often with a Jason Becker-esque neo-classical flair). Mike Browning's drumming has become more technical and precise than it was on "The Key", not to mention his drum tone has improved. Louis Panzer's keyboard lines are more complex and he even takes solos on a few songs. The bass (now played by Chris Anderson) is much more audible than on "The Key" and is also highly technical. Dan Izzo's vocals are much deeper and clearer than Mike Browning's, often compared to the vocals of Max Cavalera of Sepultura.

"Alter Reality" was released as a single and featured a music video that received substantial airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball. "Arctic Crypt" and "Climate Controller" also became notable fan favorites.

Track listing

#"Climate Controller" – 7:51
#"Tribal Vodoun" – 5:17
#"Nocturne in Bm" – 2:51
#"Arctic Crypt" – 4:18
#"Aquatica" – 7:17
#"Subterranean Infiltrator" – 5:35
#"Alter Reality" – 4:28
#"Gridzone" – 6:06

Credits

* Dan Izzo – vocals
* Mike Davis – guitar
* Sean McNenney – guitar
* Chris Anderson – bass
* Mike Browning – drums
* Louis Panzer – keyboards

* Recorded in December, 1991 at Morrisound Recording, Tampa, Florida, USA
* Produced by Tom Morris and Nocturnus

External links

* [http://www.earache.com/catalog/mosh055.html Earache Records album entry]
* [http://www.discogs.com/release/588143 Discogs album entry]
* [http://www.metal-archives.com/release.php?id=646 Encyclopaedia Metallum album entry]
* [http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/noct.htm BNR Metal discography page]
* [http://www.science-of-horror.tk/ Nocturnus fan site]


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