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| Sputnikmusic |
 Since the release of their very first EP, it was obvious that Lacuna Coil were going to eventually break into the mainstream. Early in their career it seemed that everything went right for them. Their first few albums helped to build them some solid credibility, and with the release of Comalies they had also finally managed to catch the attention of the music-listening public at large. Lacuna Coil’s first real issue arose when they attempted to make that final leap into the mainstream. Instead of continuing to build on a success that had come without compromise, the band decided to integrate the musical flavor of the week into Karmacode – nu-metal. Unfortunately, the band were a little late to the party and the album dropped at a time when even the nu-metal originators were attempting to distance themselves from the genre. As good as a few of the tracks were, it was just too easy to dismiss the thick Korn-influenced bass and start/stop rhythms that dominated a majority of the songs. Rather than succumb to the criticism and return to their roots, Lacuna Coil pressed forward with Shallow Life; an album that jumped headlong into the oversaturated world of mainstream rock. The funny thing is that, compared to Karmacode, the album at least felt honest and built on the band’s strengths.Despite any nostalgic memories, the truth of the matter is that Lacuna Coil have never been good at much. They’ve always succeeded based on their ability to write moderately catchy tunes performed by a hot Italian female, and that was what Shallow Life emphasized. Based on that observation, it should come as no surprise to discover that Dark Adrenaline builds on that foundation but also reintegrates just enough of the band’s early days to set it apart. That means that all of the songs are still built on a mainstream rock aesthetic and everything that comes with it – songs centered on big choruses, moderately-paced tempos, and fairly linear structures – but that the band have returned a bit of the heaviness and gothy atmospheres, as well. It might not sound like much, but it turns out to be more than enough to allow this album to surpass anything the band has done in years. The first single, “Trip the Darkness”, features some chunky riffing and doesn’t skimp on the heaviness (relatively speaking… this is Lacuna Coil, after all), but also manages to sneak in a dark melodic undercurrent over a huge chorus....full text |
| Loudwire |
| Lacuna Coil fans can rejoice, as the band has unleashed their sixth studio album, ‘Dark Adrenaline,’ via Century Media Records. The disc is the Italian rock group’s follow up to 2009’s ‘Shallow Life.’ The disc starts off with mid-tempo songs, including ‘Trip the Darkness,’ the first single off the album, as well as the recently previewed ‘Kill the Light.’ Both songs are anthemic tracks featuring singers Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro trading vocals with an impassioned intensity that sets the tone for the entire album. Catchy, yet hard-hitting tracks, include ‘Give Me Something More’ and ‘Upsidedown,’ with choruses that are bound to replay over and over again in your mind. ‘Intoxicated’ is another highlight, with soaring vocals by Scabbia that create goosebumps and elevate ear drums to a whole new level. As the lyrics “In the world that I’ve created / I’m intoxicated” are repeated in the middle of the song, you’ll find yourself rewinding the track before it’s over in order to hear those impeccable vocals over and over again. Darker, rebellious, heavy riffed tracks include ‘Against You’ and ‘The Army Inside,’ which highlight why Scabbia and Ferro work so well together as dual vocalists, and why guitarists Marco Biazzi and Christiano Migilore’s guitar riffs and solos continue to stay alluring....full text |
| Heavymetal |
| Lacuna Coil's sound has evolved over the years, starting as gothic metal and gradually incorporating more mainstream metal and rock into their style. That peaked with their last CD Shallow Life, which garnered them airplay on rock radio, but lacked the punch and bombast of their previous work. Dark Adrenaline regains some of that metal vibe. There are still plenty of very melodic and radio-friendly tracks like the opener “Trip The Darkness,” as Lacuna Coil is once again working with Don Gilmore (Linkin Park), who also produced their previous album. But as the album title suggests, some darker vibed and bombastic songs also make an appearance, such as “I Don't Believe In Tomorrow.” Cristina Scabbia is the face of Lacuna Coil, but Andrea Ferro is an equal partner when it comes to the vocals, and on songs like “Against You” actually has the more important part. They have developed a great chemistry over the years, and the transition from one to the other is smooth and seamless. “Give Me Something More” is a good example of their synergy. Scabbia sings in a smooth, measured alto while Ferro provides the dynamics with some aggressive singing along with his normal tone. “End Of Time” is a very catchy power ballad that features some brief harmony vocals, which is something I wish Lacuna Coil would do more often. When both vocalists are singing at the same time, at similar levels, it really adds a lot to the song. There are harmonies elsewhere, but generally one singer is much louder than the other. The song on Dark Adrenaline that will draw the most attention is the cover of R.E.M.'s “Losing My Religion.” Lacuna Coil really puts their own spin on it, slowing it down and omitting the mandolin. Doing a karaoke version is the easy way out, while trying to inject some of your own style is much riskier. I think it turned out pretty well....full text |
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