After much anticipation here comes the first full length album by The Plight - which will answer the question everyone wants to know of their ability to carry the intensity into a full album, rather than just EP’s.

I have to say that seeing the Plight live is always interesting, due to the crowds being absolutely mental, trying to grab microphones and moshing like crazy. That seems to be coming back with rapid speed in the UK since Gallows, not that I’m saying Gallows were the sole reason for it, but it seemed to be when the media took notice. The Plight themselves carry off their live gigs well with their combination of punk, hardcore and a dash of blues, managing to gain a following and critical acclaim over the past year.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise then that the album starts off with a short intro that includes a blues element to it. Similar to a Clutch record called ‘Spit On The Cross - Part 1’ and if you want to hear the rest, just wait a while because it’s time for the madness to begin!

The madness does begin with a song called ‘Lovesick Maniac.’ It's an interesting piece, with a fast paced approach making it easier for the listener to get into. However (and this is even though I like it) the hook dies quickly in my eyes and this seems to happen quite often throughout "Winds of Osiris." This formula continues throughout the album with screaming vocals similar to Damien from Fucked Up and heavy guitars and drums that cross a blues / punk beat.

'Tied To The Tracks' mixes it up a little by breaking free from their formula with an introduction that reminds me of Master Of Reality era Sabbath and this is where "Winds Of Osiris" changes. "Master Of reality" could well be a big influence on The Plight, as part II of 'Spit On The Cross' kicks in and shows signs of the epic sound that the Plight could achieve if they kept putting their mind to it. The musicianship between the band is very well put together and shows a sign of a band that have progressed from their previous EP "Black Summer."

"Winds of Osiris" shows that The Plight can also carry the live experience onto a full length record and I shall look forward to this being toured very soon.