Training
for Utopia
Training for Utopia sound like a mixture of Slayer,
Neurosis, and a giant chainsaw. No doubt, these guys are one of the most intense
bands I have ever heard. If I
had to put a label on their music it would be
- controlled chaos!
Training for Utopia - Falling Cycle (Tooth & Nail)
1. "Falling
Cycle" (3:11)
2. "Dead Signal" (3:44)
3. "Pretty Picture Of Lies" (2:03)
4. "Thoughtless Reminders" (2:18)
This short EP is just a window into what soon will be; one of the most intense chaotic neo-metal albums to ever be released. This is the band that makes Slayer look wimpy.
Training for Utopia-Plastic Soul Impalement (Tooth & Nail)
1. "Plastic
Soul Impalement" (3:26)
2. "Good Feeling" (3:07)
3. "Brother Hezakiah" (3:07)
4. "Two Hands" (3:42)
5. "Pretty Picture Of Lies" (3:15)
6. "Black Forest" (3:14)
7. "One Zero One" (3:32)
8. "Burning Match In Hand" (4:51)
9. "Human Shield" (2:58)
10. "Single Handed Attempt At Revolution" (5:50)
11. "Gift To A Dying Friend" (2:06)
12. untitled hidden track (2:27)
This is pure chaos! There is no better description for Training for Utopia than utter chaos. The only band I can think to compare them to are the Delinger Escape Plan or perhaps Neurosis. Despite being on Tooth & Nail's side label Solid State, I do not think that Training for Utopia are a "Christian band," in that their lyrics are not of the typical "turn or burn" variety. At 22:10 in the last track, there is a hidden track that is untitled.
Training for Utopia/Zao (Solid
State)
1. "Modus
Operandi" -Training for Utopia (4:32)
2. "Skin Like Winter" -Zao (2:26)
3. "Police John, Police Red" -Training for Utopia (7:44)
4. "Walk On By, Walk On Me (The Pianist's Prophecy)" -Zao (3:02)
Well, if this were a competition I'd give Training for Utopia the trophy for the most intense band. However both bands are pretty intense. The two bands combines make for one violent sounding EP.