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First and seconds songs are partially built on the same motif. Calm and slightly ethereal. Long, relaxing soundscapes that sound quite unearthly. Third song becomes more blurred, with slight touches of symphony around the edges. Fourth is jagged and buzzing, though that description might give it a too harsh impression. It sounds similar but still different, with the sound from the first songs slowly sweeping the backdrop. Then it takes a slightly unexpected turn by introducing electronic choirs to the sound. Fifth is a droning piece of music, and sixth sounds like more familiar Cometa by containing a few playful traits and a more driving instrumentation than the other songs. At least first, but then it too takes an experimental turn and eventually becomes something completely different.

These months I'm in the state of mind that doesn't get too much out of "pure music", but regardless, it's a good album for the ones looking for no-strings-attached electronic serenity.

A more esoteric entry in Jamendo's metal collection. Imagine a bit of darkwave, some droning or melodic guitar lines and a Nattramn-wannabe as the vocalist (sorry). The effect is dishevelling, especially if you don't know what to expect beforehand. Nonetheless, it's varied and stays interesting. I wouldn't mind listening to an even longer release of this style.

Extreme and massive sound, with vitriolic guitar layering and overly monstrous and cataclysmically echoing vocals. Applied industrial, death and black metal techniques. Sonically great to experience, but musically I'm left a bit cold. Most of the songs don't relate much besides the most obvious attribute, which is sheer brutality. Overarching, generously massive brutality. Also, those high tempos are used very unsubtly (to put it politely).

"The green of the world becames black" is more where it's at. Epic progression and some depth. Can't say I can make heads or tails of the lyrics of any of the songs, though.

Seriously promising overall: with this kinda production, you could become the next Anaal Nathrakh, and I know great songs aren't out of your reach either (having heard your previous release). Gather your strength and continue (experimenting).

Chilling out in a shred-tastic, serene musical environment. Instrumental (apart from two songs), and with no strings attached, it's just pure chill. Even during the heavy metal parts it sounds happy and peaceful. This is the sort of metal I would imagine new age folk to listen to. It's destined to find its way to the hearts of many people simply because of this "niche" it very cozily occupies (and it sounds hella nice too.) Points detracted from short album length, occasionally bad synth playing and a lack of conflict in the music.

(part of a review series "Jamendo Metal")

As you can see and hear, the presentation part is well cared after, with a snazzy cover, spiffy album titles and screwball genre eclecticism (swing, symphonic metal, opera...?). The album features a perfectly produced set of 13 songs not devoid of pop sensibilities even after all has been said and done. But is there anything beneath that extravagant surface? At first I was a doubter, but on repeated listens I'm beginning to lean on 'yes'. Mainly thanks to catchiness and creativity of the music. A small part of that garish dishonesty is what truly makes it tick, you know. They say that the dark side is tempting and delicious-sounding and all that jazz, but also deceptive and perditious... it's along these lines, except less a moralistic fable and more like a pulp magazine. The worst flaw I can pick is that not all the songs are equally interesting. In any case, if you're striving for pure entertainment, this is one of the best free albums I know in this regard.

(a part of a series of reviews "Jamendo Metal")