Hailing from Canada, Twinfold sure are a band that gives the reviewer of their albums a hard time on trying to explain what they sound like. I'm sure that, by listening to this album, people would label the band as just one more rapmetal act (as I did, initially), but truth is, there's much more in their music than just simply rap + metal. Twinfold also flirt with hardcore and punk rock to provide one hell of a mixture that's sure to leave the listener impressed, to say the least; not because their music is anything groundbreaking, because it isn't, but due to the competence and sincerity their music shows. "Codename: Snake Eyes" is Twinfold's debut effort, yet it shows a maturity worthy of an experienced band.
Twinfold's powerful music on this album can bring to mind at times Eastcide, and, although Twinfold's rapmetal side is predominant in their music, the Canadian four piece also has a strong hardcore side that sets them apart from the aforementioned Massachusetts act. That's what makes Twinfold's music much more aggressive though they also show an emotional side along with the rapmetal vibe they possess. Some of the songs' instrumental parts are extremely catchy, while still capturing the band's usual aggressiveness, and it's quite interesting how they manage to often change the songs tempo, maintaining the tightness and making the music sound perfectly coherent. The chemistry between the members is definitely there, and you can clearly notice it by listening to this album.
What's so good about Twinfold? Maybe it is the fact that the band doesn't rip off any of today's acts music, and, even though they obviously get those bands' influences, they also venture through new possibilities and do so with their own touch, creating something quite intriguing. Maybe it could be the fact that the music played by the members can't be labeled as "this" or "that", because they show "this" AND "that" in every single song of their album. Maybe it's the fact that Pat's vocals exude so much honesty and emotion, shouting lyrics that tell of personal experiences, yet are still honest enough for everyone to relate to. Whatever the answer is, there's only one consensus: Twinfold deserves more then they already own. I wouldn't go as far as saying these guys have the potential to be huge worldwide, since their music is definitely far from anything commercial. Yet, on an underground basis, Twinfold could be quite successful, if ever given the chance.
Even though the music displayed in "Codename: Snake Eyes" is not as good as the tracks contained on their sophomore record (Quest For Expansion), it still is a strong debut put out by a band that seems to have a bright future ahead of them. With 2 independent albums like these down the line, it's quite obvious that the band has much more to show to the world, and one can only hope that happens soon.
(4 / 5)
