American heavy metal powerhouse Restless Spirit showcases renewed energy & passion to fully develop a personal sonic identity throughout the new self-titled full-length.
“The Burning Need” presents to the world a no frills highly energetic formula delivering a generous dosage of loud guitar riffs, elaborate leads and potent drumming complemented by a rebellious vocal delivery.
“Red in Tooth and Claw” can sound quite aggressive offering unstoppable abrasive guitar progressions and the consequent groovy rhythmic core manifests satisfying stoner/sludge elements.
“Desire Lines” shifts to a deeply melancholic mood with soulful melodic waves but when the colossal rhythmic section takes the center stage guitars rightfully engage in relentless riffage and flamboyant soloing.
On “Time and Distance” the acrobatic guitar work definitely grabs your attention shifting from gritty riffs to sophisticated leads and channeling a genuine stoner/doom flair.
“Phantom Pain” follows a heavy rhythmic pathway focusing on massive guitar riffs spiced up by a glorious psychedelic fuzz but a monolithic doom essence ultimately generates slower and significantly darker soundscapes.
On this eponymous album Restless Spirit stay true to their old school heavy metal roots yet successfully refine their sound and songwriting style.