After last years impressive release "Neptune With Fire",everyone has been wondering what they will do next and it seems with this release they are going from strength to strength.On this album you get 4 monster pieces surrounded by short interludes to fill out the album making it flow much smoother.The 4 main tracks are all around the 15 minute mark and all are impressive,full of dynamics and some visionary musical ideas.The opening track 'From Nothing' is the shortest on the album and is a bizarre start to the proceedings before diving straight into 'Mother Animal', more like a monster than an animal,this is where the album really takes off in true doomy fashion.
The first few minutes are slow and dark before it takes off in desert rock territory with suitably funky stoner grooves.The track simmer's down eventually but the haunting guitar and organ work keep things mesmerizing right to the end.'Not The Last Return' is one of the short piano interludes on the album,it's just a chance to give yourself a breather before the Progressive/Doom/Stoner vibes make a return."Bounty of Age" features some nice bluesy guitar work and is a highlight.A common theme of this album is the organ work that keeps things moving in the background,on this track it's no exception.There is a more electronic dimension that makes a appearance in the track "A Friend" which takes on the use of a synthesizer.The big standout track for me though is "The Trial", a huge piece of work and maybe their most solid track they have ever produced.The guitar work is majestic and beautiful in its delivery while the guest appearance of Sera Timms from Black Math Horsemen adds a even bigger twist to the tune.Even though her voice is fairly low in the mix it still comes across as powerful and engaging.
I love the production on this album,it's a improvement over the last album and they have proven once again to be one of the more innovated bands in the genre.Highly recommended who like their music heavy but with a rich quality and lushness.This is really classy stuff.9/10
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