MASTER - Faith Is In Season (LP)

Since the dawn of human intellectualism, self-aware individuals have sought solitude. Paul
Speckmann of Master finds his own solidarity in
expressing apathy towards society. Lets acknowledge the introspective impact of Master’s
1998 release 'Faith is in Season.'
Crusty bass lines and tom-centric drumming push 'Faith is in Season' forward with a reliable
tempo, coupled with intermittent guitar leads and
Speckmann’s defiant screeches define Master’s new production - consistent and
comprehendible Death Metal. This is further polished with
thoughtful song intros that highlight each individual member’s musicianship. This foundation
supports the guitar melodies and lyrical concepts.
Compositionally, each instrument in Master is worth its own weight in gold while also not
overshadowing each other. This is a self-evident
testament to Speckmann’s exemplary leadership because the band line-up on 'Faith is in
Season' was relatively brief.
Similar to 1990’s contemporaries like Vader or Obituary, Master solidified their craft with
'Faith is in Season' and has since strayed minimally