Since this is intended, according to Borland, as an interim piece between Cruel Melody and Black Light Burns' next album (scheduled for release in 2009), the fact that it seems like two separate EPs thrown together really shouldn't be something for which we fault the band. It's got some great tracks... »»
It's been five years since The Amalgamut, and Richard Patrick, the force behind Filter, returns with Anthems for the Damned, where he showcases the two faces of the band—the abrasive, industrial-tinged goliath alongside the pop-minded, melodic juggernaut—in unison for an overall well-balanced sound. ... »»
