review by: Matt Smith

Well, I'm not sure if Cain's Way lives up to the press release I received, but albums rarely do. "...ferocious, precise work of genius" is a little strong, but what should I expect from PR? I don't mean to say this album wasn't good, though. Polish metal bands are notoriously good (most of the ones I've heard haven't disappointed me), and Hate continues this tradition in my mind. It's fast, it's dark, and I suppose it is pretty precise. Although many of the riffs go on too long and are reincorporated a bit too often, they are pretty strong and, well, ferocious. Maybe it was just the "work of genius" part I didn't like.

The production of Cain's Way is darker than most - the low range is really heavily emphasized, which suits their deep growl and low riffs. It's well-blended, too, though sometimes the lows dominate and wash over the mid-range. I don't think I'd change it, though. Cain's Way isn't revolutionary, but it's a superior addition to any death metal library.