Featuring ex Pestilence axe-man Randy Meinhard; Sacrosanct was a short-lived technical thrash metal act that released three records in the early '90s then sadly dissolved. for me; 'Recesses...' (which is sandwiched between 'Truth Is - What Is' and 'Tragic Intense') is for me their best record, a chugging act of menace steeped in weighty riffs, excellent leads and mid-paced technicality. Michael "Mike" Lucarelli's vocal style is simple and masculine; and wold have suited any mid '90s metal act and there's also that nice fusing of technicality with a Bay Area sense of grooveness and although the drums are rather understated the guitar wins out here especially as it worms its way with formidable fashion on the opener 'Like Preached Directions'. Indeed, for such a progressive record this is quite easy on the ears and one worth looking into.
7.5/10
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