Album Type:
Full-length
Release
date:
4/5/2015
Label:
Independent
‘Reflection’
CD//DD track listing:
1).
The Prince of the Power of the Air
2).
The Skull
3).
Still Running
4).
Reflection (Instrumental)
5).
The Prince of the Power of the Air – Single Edit
Cave of
Swimmers is:
G.E.
Perez | Vocals, Guitar, 6/4 Bass, Synth
Arturo "Toro" Garcia | Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Arturo "Toro" Garcia | Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Review:
This
intensely creative two piece, although native Venezuelans, originate from
Miami, Florida. Cave of Swimmers has one of the most original sounds in the
doom metal world. Mixing doom with progressive metal, hints of hard rock,
psychedelia, face melting riffs, and over all bad-assery...their newest
release, ‘Reflection’, is sure to impress.
Among
the many influences that make up their unique sound, the most noticeable being
an operatic vocal style, the listener will surely find themselves being taken
through many sonic destinations on this album. My personal favorite track (and
the longest on the record)’The Skull’, starts with a dreamy sound scape, then
warps into a crazy detuned space demon vortex riff...only to morph yet again
into spacey acoustic and reflective phrases that are very calming...but don't
get too comfortable, for this is the beginning of the sonic journey through ‘The
Skull’. On the track ‘Still Running’, there is even some funk with a sort of
afro-cuban feel added in. For a two piece, these guys sound huge and are both
extremely talented.
What
impressed me the most was the drumming on this album. It is by far some of the
best I've heard in a long time...especially in the world of re hashed doom
riffs. Toro does a great job keeping it fresh from one song to the next,
blending just the right amount of technicality with brute force and power.
Guillermo is equally talented on the guitars, bass, keyboards, and vocals
bringing in bitchin' heavy riffs from all directions, seemingly moving
mountains, or anything else in his path for that matter.
All
I can say is, after never listening to them yet hearing of them from friends,
and now having heard ‘Reflection’....I'm a huge fan. If I ever get the
privilege to see them live, that would undoubtedly be an awesome and
unforgettable experience. This album is truly an epic face melter. If I could
sum it up in three words, they would be: Refreshing, Captivating, and BADASS!
Just put it on and shut up. I told you so.
Words by:
Joel Willis
‘Reflection’
is available here
For more
information:
Official: http://caveofswimmers.com/
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