As for the music that Ninetail plays, it reminds me a bit of American Head Charge with a touch of Lamb of God. However, they are nowhere near the level of those two acts (in particular War of Art-era American Head Charge). This sextet throws a lot at their music and definitely succeed at making a listenable, if mediocre album.
The main problem lies with the music feeling infectious but hardly original. It is the kind of music I feel I will put on when I just want some generic heavy music to play without having to think about. Although, even then I may choose something else.
The more I listen, the more I hear potential in this band. Their style is aggressive and fearless. With a little more ingenuity and creativity, they could take it all to the next level. They go for the gusto, with detuned guitars, keyboards and audio samples. There are a lot of tools here, conjuring visions of a less polished Mushroomhead or Dope. Whether or not they have what it takes to go the next step will be interesting to see.
Songs to focus on: "Trials of a Madman," "Superpsycho," and the title track, "Half Truths & Hand Grenades."
Mildly Recommended.
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