Klogr, pronounced ‘Key Log Are’, are an Italian/American alternative/industrial band. Fractured Realities is their fourth album and first since 2017.
Opening track Early Wounds provides a strong start, with solid punchy riffs flowing into a more mellow verse. The industrial influences create the backbone to many of the songs here and this is a fine example. Gravity Of Fear continues with a similar theme, containing a solid groove that will have you tapping along. Face The Unknown has a distinctly heavier feel to it. Stronger and angrier than I expected!
One Of Eight was the first track released and builds up the more aggressive side again to great effect. It’s followed by Lead Wings. The tempo eases things down again, with plenty of melody and an excellent guitar solo standing out. Unspoken Words combines everything I’d heard so far, it has the appeal of all the previous songs running through it and is my early favourite! The industrial feel returns on Hysterical Blindness. A good strong vocal really carries this. Waking World and Whale Fall both have a more chilled feel and vibe, bringing the album to an end.
All in all, a well-produced album and a welcome return. Catch them live in mid-December in the UK as they support Evergrey.
Fractured Realities is out on 31st October via Zeta Factory
Review by Dez Coley
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