Reviewed by Andy Shaw

Following the release of the fairly straightforward alternative rock album 'Age Of Reptiles', the world was left wondering if Showbread would continue in the same vain or return to the darker, heavier sounds of their Tooth & Nail debut 'No Sir, Nihilism Is Not Practical'. I'm pleased to say that the former is true as 'Anorexia' sees lead singer Josh Dies bringing back his scream and sees a big change in direction musically. This album was released along with 'Nervosa' as a two part concept album and comes with a story designed to be read along with the songs containing time markers to instruct you when to read each section during the album. This is a clever concept and produces a great multi-sensory experience. The real strength of this album is the great depth and range of emotions covered throughout. "The Sky" shows the energetic, intense and industrial side of their sound before being immediately followed by the beautiful, gentle and heartfelt "The Sky (Alpha)". The use of synths and samples is present throughout and adds real depth to the music with sounds ranging from soft strings to the sound of a child laughing found right at the start of opener "The Journey". An album which showcases the massive amount of talent present in a band finally finding their feet and more importantly their sound.

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