Evolution

Evolution is the seventh album, on which Disturbed keeps its firm riffs and Draiman's strong singing while increasing more introspective, melodic passages. Kevin Churko produced again, following the previous album. The low guitar and thick rhythm are weighty enough, but this time it does not win through anger and pressure alone, with many moments foregrounding vocal fragility and quiet emotion. Placing fierce songs and ballads side by side, the tension and release in the band's music become clearer. The lead single "Are You Ready" moves forward with a powerful beat, and "A Reason to Fight" and "Hold On to Memories" linger with emotional melodies. On "No More," aggression stands out, while the restrained songs foreground the words of the singing. Taking in weakness and doubt as part of its expression without weakening the heaviness is the record's appeal. Keeping the core of Disturbed while widening its range of expression, it is a notable record.