Absolute Elsewhere (4.1 ) by Blood Incantation

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Following their proggy instincts to galactic new heights, the Denver quartet balances krautrock’s surreal splendor with death metal’s profane madness, finding hypnotic focus... in even the heaviest riffs. show more

SamsBrain

8

This is more of a first impressions because I haven't listened to this a lot but if this continues in my rotation I... will update this. The very first track drew me in at exactly the 2 minute mark when this super groovy Psych-Rock section starts and only gets better as it goes on. There are some heavy sections that make me headbang but I think that as a whole their heavier sound is not nearly as to my liking as when they go experimental. There is a lot of variety in style in this album but it doesn't feel forced. It all flows very naturally and I don't recall any transitions that were truly jarring unless it felt intentional. I really love everything in between the chugs and growls, they're just going for a very specific sound (even in the mix itself) with the heavier sections that just isn't my style. If anything, listen to the first song for at least two minutes and fifteen seconds. show more

thy_koosk

2

Absolute Elsewhere definitely took me on a journey. Long songs with some oldschool guitars... This is an album I can't pick apart and... must listen to in full. Which is bittersweet since I tend to listen to individual songs after listening to an album in full. Overall, solid Metal to daydream to while doing chores. show more

CanUtility64

2

Odd mix of black metal, Pink Floyd and Tangerine Dream. Somehow works!

jose

4

Beyond the brightness of the stars lies a universe of churning darkness, transcendent riffs, and brief moments of respite. Allow the cosmos to... crush you. show more