Stortregn
Evocation of Light
9 Track Album
Great Dane Records
Released 5th August 2013
Slays the light fantastic!
Stortregn - Geneva, Switzerland
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Stortregn
Recorded, Mixed & mastered in 2012 by Vladimir Cochet at Conatus
Studios in Montreux, Switzerland.
Artwork by Kristian ‘Necrolord’ Wåhlin
Genre: Blackened/Death Metal
This is the last album by Stortregn.
There has been a change of line-up since ‘Uncreation’ and makes this a more fret-full encounter, however it
still hosts a darkness that is blacker than black!
Inner black Flame
Is an acoustic sweep of emotion that meanders until the ignition is
turned into a brutish liaison that is purpose filled intoxication! Its enthused
appetite for destruction looms large and with its web of torture it snares you
with baited breath!
Epitaph: An Evocation of Light
No frills here! Just straight in for the kill and is attention grabbing
as the temperature soars. The captivating encounter finds its feet and
literally soaks up and drenches the listener with an all-out subsonic frenzy!
This really is an intimidating track!
Between shadow and soul
Is another meander through a passage of... ‘Brutality!’ What else? Spitting
out vehement twisting rhythmic and enterprising grand gestures that contain a
middle finger! It is inflamed with passion and seduction that lies deep within
its steely core.
Negative Theology
I shall wait before saying this is... yet again it turns off from a
melodic opening and turns violent and basks in distinctive riffs and quickening
drum beats from Samuel (extraordinaire) that do not hesitate to leave the jaw
ever widening! The blackness from the track only deepens its intrigue.
Moonshade
Bludgeons and murders the senses in an extreme brawl that leaves you
in no doubt who are the masters here and the ones to be obeyed at all costs. It
radiates a gnarly beauty fueled with aggression that holds a hearty and
immersing encounter.
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“This is not just
‘blackened/death’ this holds a certain skill that melodically bonds the tracks
together giving the listener a rich and rewarding listen. The characteristics
of which protrude with flair and superb artistry and therefore something
special to behold!”
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A Mournful Saraband
Back to exploring ambient times this is a warm little instrumental that
flows with a sweet lilting melody.
So much dust
You can feel the anticipation rising as the track climbs to its
peak. Offering an enjoyable rampage of well received madness in its savage
rhythms with a bone crunching snap! Compelling, edgy, most definitely scarring
and thrilling with the rewards of exciting creativity. The bass from Alex
protrudes with heartfelt hooks and guides the track with a gut wrenching smack
to the stomach.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTFDQ9auD10
Thoroughfares
This track is clearly in a hurry to get to its destination. The
throaty lures from Romain are appealing and brutal in every sense of the word!
Bristling with bleak intensity and utter provocation it mesmerizes and haunts
the senses until it unleashes a sizzling frenzy and the ears just explode!
The Call
John dextrous and flexible fingers are working overtime here as more
acoustic strings are caressed. However, you didn’t think it was going to be a
nice walk under a moonlight sky did you? If so, think again. It has its
attention firmly focused and brings a terrific sound scape together with a
superb vocal snarl that bites and gnaws feverishly on the psyche.
Summary
This album is quite interesting as it opens a few doors to its
blackened death genre and mixes into it the acoustic guitar rather than
keyboard, which is unusual.
It is an engaging and focused journey into the relatively unknown.
It seizes its opportunity and intensifies its blackening rhythms tempered with
a certain amount of raw beauty, and what’s more it works!
Pummeling drum beats viciously assault while the riffs explore and
align themselves with uncompromising virtuosity with method in its madness. The
ingenuity flows during each track and can be described as sheer finesse and
each member of the band have more than proved they are proficient in producing
a scintillating and challenging master-piece.
This is not just ‘blackened/death’ this holds a certain skill that
melodically bonds the tracks together giving the listener a rich and rewarding
listen. The characteristics of which protrude with flair and superb artistry
and therefore something special to behold.
10/10
Track List:
Inner black Flame
Epitaph: An Evocation of Light
Between shadow and soul
Negative Theology
Moonshade
A Mournful Saraband
So much dust
Thoroughfares
The Call
Members:
Romain – Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
John – Lead/Acoustic/Backing Vocals
Alexandre – Bass
Samuel - Drums
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