There are a few truly excellent tracks (especially the previously released "Go Down In History"), but overall, most of the songs sound the same (not much variety) and 2/3 of the record just isn't very good. I love what Pure Noise is doing with including slipcovers on all of their 2015 CDs (they prevent cracks in the jewel case and also ensure zero frustration because there isn't a security strip to peel off). Also, there is a download code provided for those who don't have the ability to rip the CD in a CD-ROM drive.
I really loved Young Guns' debut, All Our Kings Are Dead, and I also loved their sophomore effort, Bones, but Ones and Zeros is by far the best from this band to date. Gustav Wood's vocals are excellent as usual and the guitars are even better. My favorite tracks are Infinity, Memento Mori, Colour Blind, & the title track. I also really dig the cover art and the fact that this disc comes housed in a jewel case. I cannot stand those flimsy cardboard cases.
Their primary vocalist has a voice that brings to mind a fork clawing at a plate. Their secondary singer is much better, but he only sings on 2 tracks. I love the cover artwork. I got my copy for only $8.99 (regular price) so I don't feel like I lost much. There is far better radio-friendly hard rock out there.
Going into it I was expecting more of the gory greatness Rob Hall gave us with Laid to Rest & Chromeskull, but we hardly get any of that in Fear Clinic. The makeup effects are cheesy & clearly suffer due to the film's low budget. The kill scenes are uninspired & dull (and not very bloody). For people unfamiliar with the director's previous movies you might get more out of Fear Clinic. For fans of Chromeskull, Hall's latest will only disappoint.