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This self-titled debut is an impressive
debut, possessing a musical style that is extensive, manifesting decibels of
subliminally-composed heavy fuzz and thrashing resonances inspired by a myriad
of names such as Mastodon, High on Fire, and Baroness
“Somnuri” DD//LP track Listing:
01.
Kaizen
02.
Inhabitant
03.
Same Skies
04.
Slow Burn
05.
Opaque
06.
Welcome The Stranger
07.
Pulling Teeth
08.
Through The Dead
The Review:
Up-and-coming
stoner/sludge/doom metal/progressive trio from Brooklyn, Somnuri, consisting of members
of Blackout,
Hull, and Family,
they are formidably manifesting decibels of subliminally-composed heavy fuzz
and thrashing resonances inspired by a myriad of names such as Mastodon,
High on Fire,
and Baroness.
There definitely is diverse elements that can be found in their style— be it a
convergence of black metal, sludge, math rock, progressive post-metal, you name
it. As a result, they successfully manage to present a profound variety of
paces, rhythms, and vocal ranges. They are the kind of band that would not
hesitate to solicit influences from an extensive range of references in order
to evolve as their own kind of authenticity. I personally don’t think that they
suit only one single mundane classification of genre; they branch out in the
most proficient way ever possible. They have done an awesome job of presenting
how their elements can be ethereal but also belligerent at the same time--
their style is like a conundrum. It’s interesting to find trails of black
metal-inspired growls in a sludge content that can be found in some tracks, as
well.
The
first track, “Kaizen”, is an
atmospheric tune that appears to be strong on stoner elements and features a
slow-paced outro which contrasts to the fast and upbeat beginning of the song.
Hereafter, there comes “Inhabitant” with
a blistering nuance and black metal-inspired funereal distortion. The next
track “Same Skies” is in a more
rapid pace than the previous two tracks, intensified by its chaotic drumbeats,
and it mainly contains sonorous growls. “Slow
Burn” is a droning, fuzzed-out track with prepossessing riffs and a
well-crafted combination between growls and clean vocals. “Opaque” happens to be a short track that comes off as tranquil and
clandestine. “Welcome the Stranger”
has some circle pit-inducing malignant vibes that would trigger you to
stage-dive and mosh. Next off we have “Pulling
Teeth” and its convoluting riffs of the damned. The last track “Through the Dead” is a rhythmic,
ethereal take on stoner that closes the album as the longest track.
This
self-titled debut is an impressive debut, possessing a musical style that is
extensive and not chained to one certain sphere only. It has a lot of scenes
and roots implemented in its content, and it’s such a good start for them.
“Viige Urh” ignites stronger than the
incineration of flames; forcefully ascends high up to Valhalla— it is a
projection of eternality, packed up in a form of eight tracks as ferocious as
incendiaries.
“Viige Urh” CD//DD//LP track listing:
1, Viige Urh
2. Dagger Entombed
3. Age of Sail
4. Upir
5. Jutul
6. Punishment to
Confessions
7. Knifehall
8. Evolution and
Fate
The Review:
“Viige
Urh”,
the fifth studio album by the Oslo-based black metal act Sarke, is
a form of resurgence from the north that hails the nine realms and transcends
into time and space— just like its title that can be translated to “time that
has passed”. The concept of this album mainly revolves around the idea of time
passed; chronicles that never relent. Featuring a myriad of lyrical themes
ranging from realism, mythology, and history, it just seems as if these Nordic
lads are ready to reign the throne and reenact the legacy of the valiant
Berserkers in battles. They come off as profound in manifesting their vehement
characteristic of slow-paced beats and atmospheric riffs accompanied by the way
Nocturno Culto (of Darkthrone fame) sings
hymns in an exalted level, while featuring several takes of choirs, string
instruments, and poetry-like recitations. “Viige
Urh” ignites stronger than the incineration of flames; forcefully ascends
high up to Valhalla— it is a projection of eternality, packed up in a form of
eight tracks as ferocious as incendiaries. Released under Indie Recordings,
the release of “Viige Urh” comes only
about a year after Sarke’s previous album,
“Bogefod”.
The first, and also
title track “Viige Urh” presents
vicious riffs that happen to be the epitome of a trenchant sword that waves
upward against the collision of storms. And next up, there goes “Dagger Entombed” with its atmospheric
pace; it tells about powers and weapons, unleashed in a poetic way. “Age of Sail” opens up with a 30-second
killer riff that would remind you of the force of warriors that have slayed
battles of ages. The blasting beats of “Upir”
delivers some sort of a higher infernal power that reigns. “Jutul” features poignant notes of
string instruments and possesses the vibes of the ancient times; it opens with
soothing tranquil singing that later forms a convergence with the fierce vocals
of Nocturno Culto’s. The next track “Punishment
to Confession” unleahses a poetry-like recitation, followed by ethereal
choirs. “Knifehall” is one hell of a
god-tier fast paced chaos that appears as a multiverse of resilience and indignation.
The heavy last track “Evolution and Fate”
represents the violence of the sun that thrives into the constellations.
Having the
privilege to listen to this album before its official release date (October
13th), I personally am honoured; it is definitely worth listening. They sure do
have a concept, and their own inherent authenticity that clearly radiates from
the groove that they unravel. The incorporation of ’70s rock influence into the
black metal element also can be seen mostly from tracks like “Dagger Entombed” and “Age of Sail”. “Viige Urh” may revolve around the concept of time that has passed,
but still, it would transcend the facticity of time and provide eternal
eclectic madness.
