By: Benjamin Gomes
Album Type: Full Length
Date Released: 01/01/2020
Label: Independent
“Involuntary Action” DD track listing:
1).
Above The Flames
2).
No Consolation
3).
Conscience Bleeds
4).
Dark Pool
5).
Involuntary Action
6).
Blackened Disease
7).
Myopia
8).
Angels In Red
9).
Quicksand Warning
The Review:
10
years after their Relapse
Records debut,
“Saved By Fear”,
Israeli riffmasters Dukatalon return to crush our
ears with “Involuntary
Action”, a rather unique exercise in heaviness that
albeit being traceable regarding influences, stands on its own as a great
sludge release.
Sonically
the album is very akin to the works of bands like High On Fire,
early
Mastodon
or the first The
Sword
albums. During its whole duration the band always grips the listener closely
with their groovy riffs but also keeps the songs interesting with some
beautifully intertwined leads that never feel unnecessary and give some air to
breathe before getting crushed again by their excellent riffage.
Throughout
the album, the band also explores more atmospheric influences which is the case
on the title track, which wouldn’t seem displaced if it appeared on an album by
Cult of Luna
for example. With all the sonic realms covered through this album the band
shows that their comfort zone is pretty diverse and that they don’t sit within
a specific sound which contributes to their uniqueness in the sludge
scene.
If
you want a great time with a magnificent sludge album that crushes your soul
while leaving you wanting for more, “Involuntary Action”
is definitely what you’re
looking for.
“Involuntary
Action” is available HERE
