10/09/01

ADEMA / ADEMA

If like me you downloaded the Adema track from the Kerrang site a couple of weeks ago, these guys will already be know to you. I bought this their debut CD on import on the strength of the aforementioned track "Freaking Out" which is included on this.

Sounding like a funkier Papa Roach crossed with Linkin Park, Adema come storming out of the speakers like their career depended on it, which it does. The first couple of tracks wouldn't sound out of place on the Linkin Park album, yes they are that good. "Freaking' Out" the track that was featured on the 14 day's of downloads follows and you should by now know this, if not, why not!

"Do What You Want To Do" is good enough to be a hit single, given half the chance and so is "Just The Way You Like It" with it's angst, melody and good guitar riffs. There are echoes of Korn in "Trust" and the superb "Pain Inside" which apart from "Freaking Out" is my favourite track.

This is a very good album and if you cant wait for the next Linkin' Park album this will fill the gap nicely. The only problem being that it probably won't get released in the UK until next year.

WEBSITE : http://www.ademaonline.com/

DOWNLOAD : "Givin' In" and "Do What You Want To Do" from the above site.

TOTAL PLAYING TIME = 43 mins - 12 Tracks