Title: 1 more recording before perfection
Product review: Based on this latest slab of metal mastery, I think the next Morbid Angel recording will be perfection. The advancements made from FFF are overwhelming. Steve Tucker has found his voice, the production is the best ever and Pete Sandoval is still not of this earth. Gateways sees a return to more chugging riffs and some off-kilter tempo changes and harmonies. The result is that some songs are their most "catchy" ever and some are obscure and, at times, almost unlistenable. While I would never doubt Pete Sandoval's speed or ability, I do agree with one reviewer who pointed out how digital the drumming sounds -- almost programmed, especially the snare drum sound during rolls. Gone are the pages of H.P. Lovecraft and Necronomicon invoked lyrics in favor of a more "realistic" approach. All in all this is probably their best release, if not always the most pleasurable. Wait for the next one.
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