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- Artist(s): Denis Belanger, Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain, Michel "Away" Langevin, Jean-Yves "Blacky" Theriault
- Summary: The 13th release for the Montreal metal band is the first new guitarist Daniel Mongrain, who replaced the late Denis "Piggy" D'Amour's and the return of bassist Jean-Yves Thériault.
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- Record Label: Century Media
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Speed/Thrash Metal
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Jan 28, 2013If there were any doubts among the faithful about legendary Quebec prog-metal dudes Voivod being able to recapture the magic of their classic era in the absence of deceased guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, they're shattered within moments of the title track.
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Jan 28, 2013The self-production here is a bit murky, maybe, and the drums and vocals have seen sharper days. But these dudes still turn sharp corners.
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Jan 28, 2013Target Earth is not only better than we had any right to expect, it's relentlessly creative, inspired, and manic.
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Feb 4, 2013Target Earth feels like a truly collective effort, one that sees riffs and rhythms repeat, liquefy, mutate and reform as new entities, with Snake’s characteristic delivery and lyrical imagery equally focused and defiant.
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Kerrang!Feb 20, 2013That Voivod have made a killer album is no surprise at all. The sounds they've pulled from the void, however as ever, are. [19 Jan 2013, p.54]
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Classic Rock MagazineJun 6, 2013Voivod have again recorded something that will appeal to those with an open mind. [Apr 2013, p.96]
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Jan 30, 2013Voivod have a hardcore following and for most, this much anticipated album will be received with adoration. For the rest of us, it's to be hoped that with relatively new bandmate in Mongrain, this is a transient moment before they head off to fight new battles.
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