Harvested - Dysthymia
My Review on Harvested - Dysthymia
A Punch of Technical Precision and Melodic Brutality
Canadian band Harvested first made waves with their self-titled EP, which raised expectations among fans of technical and modern death metal. Now they return with their debut full-length album, Dysthymia – a title that hints at inner unrest and psychological darkness. And that's exactly what this record delivers: an intense, relentless, and high-energy journey through a soundscape that blends technical mastery, crushing rhythms, and melodic depth.
From the very first track, the band sets the tone – blast beats hit hard, the guitars are lightning fast and razor sharp, and the vocals tear through the mix with desperation and power. Harvested maintains an unrelenting intensity throughout. The songs are built with surgical precision, yet never feel sterile – this is death metal with a pulse. Hardcore elements frequently surface, adding weight and dynamic shifts, while melodic moments and brief atmospheric passages offer just enough contrast to keep the experience engaging from start to finish.
What’s most impressive is how cohesive the album feels. Each track fits the overall sound but has its own personality. There’s no dull moment, no unnecessary repetition, and the production makes sure both aggression and detail are fully audible. At its most intense, Dysthymia feels like a sustained wave of panic – but it’s structured chaos, and it’s beautiful in its violence.
With Dysthymia, Harvested has delivered a powerful, well-produced debut album that stands as a beacon of modern melodic death metal infused with hardcore urgency. This is a band that knows exactly what they’re doing – and they smash through every barrier in their way.
Rating: 9/10
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