{"id":34856,"date":"2013-11-15T07:24:02","date_gmt":"2013-11-15T12:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=34856"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:38:52","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:38:52","slug":"element-wtf-happened-to-journalism-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/element-wtf-happened-to-journalism-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Element | WTF Happened to Journalism<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"ElementFounded in 2006 by Adam Calderbank and Rob Urquhart, Element has released their forthcoming third album, WTF Happened to Journalism<\/em>. The band has been working hard to produce the type of album that is the core of what they do best. This album shows off their riff based skills. They do not need to follow a trend, because this album is far from disappointing.<\/p>\n

The album\u2019s energy starts off with an amazing riff and steady rhythm build in \u201cWhiskey Voodoo.\u201d There is a bold and solid sound. The head banging reaction begins immediately for listeners. It is a great way to start the album. The second song titled \u201cZombie\u201d is an instrumental that tends to tone the energy down, but it does not take away the vigor. <\/p>\n

\u201cAbbey Lakes\u201d continues to slow down heaviness of the album, but it still manages to add to the compilation of the songs. \u201cWTF Happened to Journalism\u201d is the song that shares the album\u2019s title. It is not as heavy as the first three songs on the album in the beginning of the track, but that pleasantly changes. The sound is back to being intense, and the music hits you in the face. There is a steady up and down pulse within the song that allows for an anthem-like feel. The song does the witty title justice. <\/p>\n

\u201cWasteland Stomp\u201d is a song that illustrates the drum abilities of Urquhart. The combination of the heavy beat, and the sharp symbols is startling in the best way, because it does not sound like every other rock band out there. With a clever alliteration from The Cult, \u201cShe Sells Sanctuary\u201d is a genius cover and a great way to end the album. It does not leave on a somber sound. This song is similar to the first few in a way that you are captivated and have to just keep listening. The beat and vocals create a call-to-action, which is not typically how many albums end. <\/p>\n

WTF Happened to Journalism<\/em> is more than an entertaining question; it is a highly recommended album. Element certainly did not fizzle out with their third album like many bands tend to do. <\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Rock, Progressive Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nAdam Calderbank \u2013 vocals, rhythm guitar
\nAlex Burnell \u2013 bass
\nAndy \u201cChow\u201d Higham \u2013 lead guitar
\nRob Urquhart \u2013 drums <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tWhiskey Voodoo
\n02.\tZombie (instrumental)
\n03.\tKings of Martyrdom
\n04.\tAbbey Lakes
\n05.\tWTF Happened to Journalism
\n06.\tSomething Down
\n07.\tWasteland Stomp
\n08.\tDecember Son
\n09.\tShe Sells Sanctuary <\/p>\n

Label: Lucidia Music<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.elementriffage.com <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 10\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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