Cloning is a hot topic these days. And this applies not only to genetic engineering, but to music as well. Cloning is precisely what the Italians DISARMONIA MUNDI (DM, not to be confused with DEPECHE MODE) have been doing on their new album. But credit where it's due — the guys approached this generally thankless endeavor professionally and with utmost seriousness. The countless army of SOILWORK clones shares at least one common shortcoming: none of them have a vocalist like the glorious Swedes do. DM, however, solved this problem with surprising simplicity and elegance. The spot behind the microphone stand is now occupied by none other than Bjorn "Speed" Strid — the voice of SOILWORK. And on this album, he demonstrates his full range of talent and professionalism. Practically all the remaining work was handled by the workhorse named Ettore Rigotti, who took care of guitars, drums, synthesizer, as well as recording, mixing, sound engineering, and production. Without a doubt, the guys did a tremendous job — the ideas may not be new, but the level of execution is top-notch, as close to the original as possible. Musically, "Fragments Of D-Generation" is closest to "Natural Born Chaos".
Whether you want another SOILWORK clone in your collection or not is up to you, but I've personally already made that decision and have no regrets whatsoever.