Lovingly pinched from Metal Review: Admiral Browning is a fantastic three-piece instrumental group from Maryland, and their third self-released album Battle Stations proves that instrumental metal doesn’t have to be overtly cerebral or monotonous.
This trio is also a band with a lot of heart, and the album contains a back-cover dedication “to all those remaining positive while battling life-threatening illness or disease, to those who persevere and overcome in the face of insurmountable odds, to those that rebuke thoughts of turning pain into suffering, and to survivors that refuse to give up.” This is heavy subject matter, considering the vibrant and illustrious album art (done by LA-based artist Sean “Skillit” McEleny), and it’s refreshing to see a band incorporate a deep message with more light-hearted musical fare.
Admiral Browning’s previous album, Magic Elixir, was a twisting circus of varying tempo and feel, and while Battle Stations still provides plenty of dramatic shifts, there is also a newfound sense of maturity in the songwriting. It’s still an amusing blend of stoner metal and prog, and fans of either genre will likely enjoy the hell out of this release. Battle Stations is a fun and easy listen, not just because of its brevity (the album is less than forty minutes long), but also because of its accessible sound. The whole album could very well be perceived as one epic track, with each tune flowing into the next while remaining compelling and innovative.
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