"Truthfully, Old Smoke would benefit from more range-such as a stronger presence from Allred-so that each song is more individualized. Nevertheless, it's hard to dislike what's actually here, as Barishi absolutely nail what they're going for. Rather than suffer from the line-up loss, the remaining trio are faultlessly synchronized and poised, always playing with a shared vision so that each moment flows organically into the next. If you're looking for some new metal that's consistently guttural, fast, and absorbing, Old Smoke will definitely satisfy"