This double offering puts together Non-Fiction's best two records. I'm pretty confident however that not many people reading this review will even know who Non-Fiction are, but the fact that I've reviewed it after Mind Over Four may go a long way to explain them. Non-Fiction are another of those super-cool, unknown, tragically hip acts long forgotten and yet lights years above or beyond most bands in the 'alternative' metal genre. The Soundgarden, yet traditional riffage of 'The My Way' kicks in, a lazy groove of C.O.C. proportions followed by the angry 'Listen' and sheer slab of dark energy 'Mortify Me'. Those seeking a direct comparison may look to Alice In Chains, although Non-Fiction for me occupy that low down and dirty wasteland which Warrior Soul once owned, particularly on the title cut of the second album, 'Preface', its commentary an angst-ridden lullaby to the estranged, whilst 'Peaked' menacingly stomps with its clunking bass-line and 'Sound Decisions' has a doomy roll to its greyness.
Non-Fiction are a clever band, ending with the rock 'n' roll swing of 'One Last Time'. I'm sure many will be bewildered by the technical know-how because this band really are an unknown quantity, but like so many on this blog, ridiculously overlooked and way too intelligent for the corporate masses. Purchase the 28-track cd or forever hold your peace...
8/10
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