Before I start, I do want to admit something. I'm always apprehensive whenever I pick up or listen to new artists or bands - at least, new to me. I am quick to remember all of the dissapointments and all of the bad experiences. However, I rarely remember all of the good surprises and all of the shocks that have happened. Why do I mention this? Because I got this from up-and-coming Florida band Neurotica and their debut album, Seed. The band is described as "trip-rock": a mixture of metal, industrial rock and modern rock, among other things.

The album starts off with the tough and kickin' "Deadly Sin" - written by producer Brian Johnson (yes, of AC/DC), this song is a good way of kicking off an album. Not only that, but there's also other songs like "If," "Invisible Path," "Now!" and "One Day" which all are hard and heavy. The songs fly with the subtlety of a Bruce Lee kick to the groin.

The band is also able of slowing things down - on songs "Evenings Away" and "Free." They explore other sides of the music and prove that you don't have to be pounding away like a hammer all the time.

There are a few missteps. "Cornucopia" does suffer some from the fast delivery attempted by lead singer Kelly Shaeffer. About the only person I can take that from is from Busta Rhymes. Also, there's too many times when the band starts off slow to kick right at the chorus--like "Easy Speak." It's not bad, but if it's appearing in other songs, it can get boring real quick. Then, there's "Mink" - where the band attempts to mix sex in, but the music doesn't help the lyrics.

Overall, I think that band has the talent to be a force. If I could compare this album to another (and I think I can), then Seed could very well be Neurotica's Kill 'Em All. In both albums, one can hear the talent, the skills and the drive. Hopefully, in time, the band will deliver on the promises of its first album.

Rating: B

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