Loomis hat geschrieben:Could you please tell something aboout the band? Never heard of them and in the net you hardly find any information...
Thanks!
XINR was formed in Portland, Oregon in early 80s and existed until the evening of November 30th 1984 when unfortunate morotcycle accident took the lives of founding members Tony Saiz (vocals) and Shaun Tramel (guitars)...
XINR was very NWOBHM insipred crunchy proto-metal in the vein of early Judas Priest, Hell, Pagan Altar, with some early Alice Cooper and Mercyful Fate thrown in for good measure. The 70s influences are very apparent, with totaly wild and expressive vocals.
Production is very raw, which in a sense enhances the mood and feeling of the album. The key point is, XINR (pronounced "ex-sinner") wasnt a Christian band. From what I understood, their philosophy was that everyone is entitled to a free choice between good and evil. Almost all lyrics exploit this aspect and in general are very dark, even disturbing at places.
It is very complex and rich album, with all sorts of influences incorporated. I've listened to it 10+ times already and still keep discovering new and new things with every listen.