Very nice. Another interesting band emerges from the Polish scene. They are playing a style of music that falls somewhere in between a lot of different genres, although black metal is probably the best fit. Like a lot of the more recent Polish exports, AEON makes liberal use of dissonance. There are a lot of nice riffs in here, with some atonal, almost jazzy chords that remind me of Ved Buens Ende. Even the tremolo-picked riffs are interesting. Chunky death metal riffs occasionally make an appearance, too. Sometimes the music takes on a spacey, slightly cyber-metal feel, and these are the moments I like best. The vocals are closer to a death metal growl than a black metal shriek--nothing special, although they don't detract at all from the music. Any fan of experimental metal will find something to interest them in this album. Overall, the music is pretty accessible, despite its experimental tendencies. This is a strength, but also a weakness. I enjoy this album a lot, but there's a mildness to it that keeps me from getting overly enthusiastic. There are many riffs that I can tell are very cool, but that end up sounding a little bland. I'm not sure if the production is at fault--it's nice and clear, but also a bit flat and lacking in depth--or if there is a certain complexity missing from the music. In a way, the music is a little too subtle. The experimentation needs to be a little more aggressive and in-your-face. There are a lot of ideas in here, though, and the band is clearly talented. Definitely a band with a lot of potential.
- Genre: Experimental Industrial Death/Black Metal
- Quality: mp3@CBR320 kbps (CD-Rip, Lame 3.93)
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