Product Description

This is the self-titled debut album from American quintet Sinch. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Tool, Nine InchNails, Bjork, and Radiohead, their music is a fusion of dark, industrial rock mixed with metal and electronic influences. Includes their debut single 'Something More'.

Track Listing

1. To Die in Fall
2. 433 (Hypothetical Situation)
3. Tabula Rasa
4. Something More
5. Passive Resistor
6. The Artic Ocean
7. Seven
8. Plasma
9. The Silent Acquiescence of Millions
10. Bitmap
11. ArmsLength

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #66191 in Music
• Released on: 2002-07-29
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

Sinch, why you need this record
Sinch is a rather stunning affair. Most bands only dream of being this orignal. It's impossible to put "Sinch" into a genre, while carrying a slight grunge edge from former days Sinch always seemed a step ahead and they're resent release is no exception. "Sinch" shows an heavier edge than previous releases but also contains a more Complex side. While Jamie stem (vocals) has politcal issues and lyrics written in some songs he doesn't try to shove them down you throat Constantly (like some other bands S.O.A.D perhaps) and he doesn't moan about injustice either which is a welcome relief. Tony (Guitars) shows his ability throughtout the album with the stunning opening riff for "To die in fall" and his keen electronics skill throughout the album but Particularly in the beautiful "Bitmap". Yet another side is shown to the sinch in the subtle tones of "The artic ocean", a number about lost love which filters through real emotion rather than a whine or rant and "Plasma" is a simply brillant piece of music from start to finsh. The crypitally titled "Seven" and "Tabula rasa" show how Sinch captivate a heavy sound while not losing they're feet. An extra point is reserved just the in-human scream of Stem on "Passive resistor". Quite frankily stunning.

Some great music
Sinch's self-titled debut is an album that deserves multiple listens before making any firm decisions toward it, as the music contained within is rather difficult to develop an instant understanding of. This in itself is rather odd, as at face value Sinch is an alternative rock band with an aggressive edge -- certainly not a style that is exceptionally new. This is where one may stumble, as Sinch is anything but the processed bleatings of such rock phenoms as Creed or Default, yet it is a likely assumption that is where this album will be assigned by those who find the need to classify every musical style. The album opens with three songs that repeatedly fall flat, which gives the listener an uneasy feeling toward venturing further into the album, yet things begin to pick up with the album's first single, "Something More." This mainstream rock goldmine has everything it is supposed to have to attract prospective fans: catchy hooks that remain in the memory long after the song ends, guitars that alter from melodic, whimsical auras to abrasive, searing riffage, and strong lyrics. Sinch experiments with hidden samples and awkward vocal tricks to keep the listener unprepared for the next leap into the unknown, and they do a satisfiable job at holding one's attention throughout the remainder of the album. Sinch should have ended their debut with the spectacular epic "The Silent Acquiescence of Millions" or the pulsating programming intricacy of "Bitmap," but instead leave the listener with the bland "Armslength." This song steers the group back into the clumsy music transitions and undecided tinkering of the opening tracks, bringing the group full circle to where they began. Frontman Jamie Stern never really commits to one vocal style, instead toying with choppy singing and watered-down screams. While neither would fare well if left alone, together these distant vocal styles weave a tumultuous wave of emotion and bitterness. Stern's lyrics are extremely well written, and although they recycle the themes of rain, making mistakes, and the feeling of pain, never feel repetitive or lacking in conviction. One intriguing aspect of Sinch is the ocular noise machine that the band proudly boasts as their own unique invention, yet it is rather hard to pinpoint exactly when Jay Smith uses this grand musical contraption. It may serve as the texturing each song is blanketed with, and if that's the case this machine is impressive, since it never leaves a song with the emptiness many rock songs contain. Sinch displays a wealth of potential here, although much of that potential remains unfocused, causing songs to grab the listener and then leave them hanging with no pleasurable embrace. If nothing else, Sinch's debut is an album that allows listeners to see a band who in time will be amazing, but this time around has managed to churn out an uneven collection of tremendous peaks clumped between disappointing valleys

Wow. Truly Sublime
Sinch are a new band from across the pond.For a debut album, this is a truly brilliant effort worthy of every bit of praise it recieves (and it should recieve a lot). From start to finish, the album combines real metal music with emotion and the combination works brilliantly. The best songs are 'to die in fall', 'tabula rasa','something more' (which is by far the best song of the year) and 'plasma' although to single out particular songs is unfair as all are worthy of praise.There have been comparisons to Linkin Park. However, i believe they are much more like Disturbed. The vocals are similar and you can hear the emotion in the songs. If your going to buy one album this year buy Sinch.