★★★★★
For The Contortionist, it's high time for a fresh start. Ever since vocalist Michael Lessard withdrew from Last Chance to Reason last year to make waves with the Indianapolis-based group, The Contortionist have amped up excitement for their new release at every chance they've gotten- giving the impression that this thing would be the best. They've probably trademarked the term 'Facebook hype' by now, posting updates about every significant step of 's recording process...
- www.sputnikmusic.com
2014-09-13
★★★★★
J.D. Considine | Sep 10, 2014 | Comments 0 | Tags: The Contortionist Recalling Opeth in their ability to pivot between choirboy prog and growling metal, The Contortionist bend across an even broader spectrum, moving from dreamy, Tim Buckley-style folk to lithe, chops-conscious fusion to harmony distorting post rock--sometimes all in a single song. There's lots of technical dazzle, but the instrumental end is kept in check to ensure the writing shines through...
- www.revolvermag.com
2014-09-11
★★★★★
Sound: "Intrinsic" is the sophomore effort from the Indiana group The Contortionist. Made up of vocalist/keyboardist Jonathan Carpenter, guitarists Roby Baca and Cameron Maynard, bassist Chris Tilley, and drummer Joey Baca, you get The Contortionist. The Contortionist made their LP debut with the record "Exolpanet" back in 2010...
- www.ultimate-guitar.com
2012-08-07
★★★★★
Release Date: July 17, 2012 We can't always get what we want. Or can we? A rather noticeable voice from the metal community, and perhaps otherwise, stated quite bluntly that while the overall success of The Contortionist's debut Exoplanet is blatantly obvious, many people were hoping for the band to take a little less from the meaty plate of deathcore and focus a bit more on their progressive leanings...
- absolutepunk.net
2012-07-23
★★★★★
On their 2010 debut album, Exoplanet, Indiana-based progressive metallers the Contortionist combined intricate melodies with crushing breakdowns. Now, with their follow-up album, Intrinsic, the band take their style to the next level with even more complex guitar work. Opener "Holomovement" features Jonathan Carpenter's spacy, clean vocals, as well as beautiful tones that swiftly change to dark, ultra-heavy riffage with unorthodox time signatures...
- exclaim.ca
2012-07-19
★★★★★
The Contortionist's debut, 2010's Exoplanet, smashed together deathcore with post-rock and made the band a major player in the prog-metal scene. But with Intrinsic, the band find themselves reinventing their own rulebook with a larger focus on atmosphere and melody while still keeping it heavy...
- www.altpress.com
2012-07-19
★★★★★
The Contortionist tread new ground on a planet they haven't quite left yet. While exuding the nature of a floating ambiance similar to the aesthetics of Cynic'sTraced In Air, the band rely on a damaging clench to their BTBAM-esque senses. The band, however, are simply at their best when they worry less about mechanics and more about atmospheres...
- www.reviewrinserepeat.com
2010-12-14
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