Album Type: Full Length
Date Released:
02nd
October 2014
Label:
Self Released
Smiling Cult -
track listing:
1.Theta 03:53
2.ADL 04:23
3.Civil Obedience
04:01
4.Acerbic 05:14
5.Somatic 04:58
6.Tides 03:09
Review:
Holy
Fuck. Where did these guys come from. Pineal is a Post-Metal/Stoner/Grunge/Whatever band that deals in dark and
heavy riffs with dangerous vocals to match. Their debut album 'Smiling Cult' is 25 minutes of dark world weary vibes where the
mood is drenched in sorrow and despair.
The
vocals have a slight Layne Stayley influence running through out the
album. It gives 'Smiling Cult' a sense of despair that Alice In Chains
are masters at. Pineal can be described as Alice In Chains jamming
with TOOL as the mood never changes course for the albums brief run
time. By then Pineal should made you a fan of their haunting
apocalyptic style riffs. Tracks such as Theta, ADL and Acerbic all
have a bleak Post-Metal/Alt Metal mood though its the grunge aspect
that impresses the most.
Hints
of grizzled Stoner Metal vibes show up now and again especially on
Civil Obedience. It's one of the albums standout tracks as Pineal
craft the perfect balance between light and dark when the music
shifts from one dark territory to the next. 4th track 'Acerbic' carries on the bleak mood and one that will take you over
the edge. It's a dark and brooding tale that Pineal play with such
style and grace that it's quite refreshing to listen to despite the
dark subject matter.
'Smiling
Cult' is a stunning debut release from this dark-edged Stoner/Post-Metal/Grunge collective. Lets see what they can do on a
longer release. As Pineal have my attention.
You can download Smiling Cult on BandCamp Buy Now Download or CD.
Awesome.
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Written by: Steve Howe
