Despite being their 5th, this album made the Metal world wake up to the power of Canadian Prog. Thrash (although I can't think of any others). This crafty piece of song-smithing perfectly illustrates Voivod's unique sound. Arguably there best work,
Nothingface shows off Voivod's off-center sense of melody, their weird science fiction based lyrics (weird in the sense that the English lyrics are written by French guys, so there take on the language is unique), pacey drumming, mad scientist riffs & unmistakable virtuoso bass. Something of an acquired taste, the band's sound is the missing link between Thrash & very techy Prog. bands, & there really is absolutely nothing like it. As the only cover song on the album can attest there is a sizable Pink Floyd influence, but more on a song-structure/conceptual standpoint rather than an audible influence. All in all a great listen that will either make you a fan or turn you against Voivod completely, but since they are now on album number 15, I'm thinking these guys have more fans than detractors & rightly so.
Best Tracks: The Unknown Knows, Nothingface, Astronomy Domine & Inner Combustion
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