Morbid Angel
Kingdoms Disdained

I remember that in the year 2009, in a popular magazine about heavy music, I came across an article that dealt with the then worrying question: "Why is Morbid Angel so pulled with the release of the new album?" The article stated the idea that, in the modern world, it is very difficult for giants to surprise the audience with a huge stream of Death Metal waves of young animals. And I don’t know whether this idea was born by the author of the article or was pulled out of some interview with the group itself, but the facts before us: "Illud Divinum Insanus" was experimental, and most likely, it was called to replenish the legion of MA fans more young audience. Alas, this experiment showed other results. It is obvious that the group has long lost its former glory, and the legion of fans has long grown old, flabby and does not want to hear anything industrial. And over time, it turned out that David Vincent doesn’t need all this Death Metal fuck, and in general he loves country music. I had to change my views on the world, industry and the composition of the group. So, here is the ninth studio album, entitled "Kingdoms Disdained". What new has he brought to the world? Absolutely nothing. A typical Morbid Angel album, with a full set of schizophrenic solos, a bunch of beatings and rhythm changes, high-quality Death Metal vocals and other standard things that are typical for the group. I do not want to say that this album is not needed. It is pleasant to listen to him, if you have enjoyed listening to these scoundrels before. For me, the main problem is a step back. This album was supposed to be released in the year 2005 or 2006, and everyone would be happy. Or had to continue the line of "Illud Divinum Insanus" in order to show that the group has eggs and its own view of the world. But in reality, we have a longplay that seems to many to be passable, especially since in the modern world it is very difficult to surprise the audience with a huge stream of Death Metal young animals. With great pleasure I will listen to this album, purchase it in a collection for the full discography, and continue to follow the work of Morbid Angel. But every time I think about this release, I will ask myself: "And how would Kingdoms Disdained sound if the people liked" Illud Divinum Insanus ""?