Jagged Vision – Harvest Earth lp

Jagged Vision – Harvest Earth lp

"It’s kind of amusing how certain bands find their way into your life, following my review of Sierra it transpires that Jagged Vision are (A) label mates (B) also on tour with Kylesa and (C) had this album produced by Phillip Cope, so would be rude not to check them out. It also turns out you learn something new every day as the record label in question has actually been created by members of Kylesa (new favourite label for me then and just when you think you can’t love a band anymore!)

But that’s where the similarities end as Jagged Vision (A) are Norwegian and more importantly (B) Harvest Earth is a relentlessly aggressive beast as the opening blast of ‘Darkness Into Light’ testifies with its up-tempo filthy RIFFAGE and harsh gravelled vocals. The prevalent influences on this record are sludge and hardcore that results in a general sound somewhere between driving energy Cancer Bats and the southern vibes of Down (which to me is a winning combination).

The production job makes it also sound absolutely colossal with even the drums getting attention sounding especially huge in ‘No Peace’ and ‘Shadow Glide’ while the RIFFS are superb and come thick and fast – check out that opening RIFF in ‘Path Of Bones’ and the groove of ‘Harvest Earth’.

They are willing and able to mix up the tempo as notably demonstrated on the Kyuss-esque slow rumbling burn of ‘Supernova’ followed by the outright punk rock of ‘Electric Empire’.

Phillip Cope himself even makes a guest vocal appearance on ‘Spiritual Invasion’ and although his vocal style is very identifiable to their credit they haven’t made it sound like a knock off Kylesa track.

I haven’t been this impressed by a debut album since Cancer Bats’ ‘Birthing The Giant’ – well played!" - Andrew Rawlinson / Echoes & Dust