Band: Obscura
Country of Origin: Germany
Genre: Progressive Technical Death metal
Type: Full Length
Format: CD
Length Approx.: 58:00 min.
Length Approx.: 58:00 min.
Release Date: 02-05-2016
Release Label: Relapse Records
IR Classification: Good (4.2 / 5)
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Akróasis retains all the rhetorical and distinctive elements which makes their sound unmatched
Obscura the German progressive technical death metal band has
come with their newest production titled "Akróasis" it took almost
five years to put out a record to Obscura's mastermind guitarist and vocalist
Steffen Kummerer, but it wasn't easy after a full reformation of the band,
until he meets with fretless bassist Linus Klausenitzer, drummer Sebastian
Lanser and guitarist Tom Geldschläger, who left the band after recording the
album allowing the lead guitarist Rafael Trujillo took over duties, with this facts
in mind, it’s hard to answer the question if they were able to top off their
previous album "Omnivium" released in 2011, as soon as you listen to
their new record, you will figure it out.
"Akróasis" retains all the rhetorical
and distinctive elements which make their sound unmatched, versatility remains
a key part, very well structures arpeggios supported by a classic jazzy
fretless bass, while the drums keeps up its endeavor tracing paths of intricate
precision and the balance of the album fumbles between the chaotic and
melodious moments of "Cosmogenesis" and the rabid progressive speed
of "Omnivium", without a doubt it's complex and unpredictable.
The album opens with "Sermon Of The Seven Suns" it
release all the intensity towards the infinite power in a rampant ecstasy, the
jazzy elements sprout out through the varied soundscape, the vocals fall in a
Schuldiner-esque, while the drums got beaten with determination and precision,
"The Monist" reveals some nuanced of the early Florida tech death
(Atheist, Nocturnus), the vocals take care of the brutal side in the cut,
"Akróasis" the album self-titled track set a state of mind unique
with a broad and compulsive sound spectrum, mesmerizing how are they able to
retain you with subtle disharmonies, "Ten Sepiroth" bursts with a
delicate acoustic guitar which works perfectly before unleash a hell of fast
riffing, freezing blast beats shake the ground and open the way to the
magnificent "Ode to the Sun" a beautiful mid pace track full of malevolence,
heavy and dense riffage, the orchestral percussion are impressive and almost at
the end of the cut, a choral arrangements are integrated exceptionally,
"Fractal Dimension" skillful guitar work followed by a ceaseless drum
builds passages and walls of cosmic sounds converging in a masterful guitar
solo that vanishes in eternity, "Perpetual Infinity" remain
overwhelming with very creative riff delighting the listener, the bass works
towards the song complementing but forgetting the jazzy interludes for a moment,
"Weltseele" this track is a subtle display of talent that scales
through various hues and mergers of elements, creating a superb songwriting
where can appreciate genuine riff death metal, mixed with acoustic guitars,
violins, cellos, and double bass as well as clean vocals in narrative form and
of course snarling vocals, the drum section play an important role giving the
support to lay the pace and moods to this utterly masterpiece within their
entire repertoire, the last track is the instrumental "The Origin of
Primal Expression" which works pretty good as an end, giving the sense of
tranquility and peace.
It is true they took a long time to perform
their fourth album "Akróasis", but it is also true that you will not
be disappointed, however if you are expecting somehow they follow the steps of
"Omnivium" I fear you might question this album because lies more on
elements we hear in "Cosmogenesis" but still I cannot clearly defined
as a progeny of it, due to the expansive work in their songwriting and
arrangements as ever before, it is highly recommended for enthusiasts who likes
to venture in the intricate of the subgenre progressive and technical.
Stay True… Stay Metal… Stay Brutal...
Track List:
01. Sermon Of The Seven Suns
02. The Monist
03. Akróasis
04. Ten Sepiroth
05. Ode To The Sun
06. Fractal Dimension
07. Perpetual Infinity
08. Weltseele
09. The Origin of Primal Expression
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01. Sermon Of The Seven Suns02. The Monist
03. Akróasis
04. Ten Sepiroth
05. Ode To The Sun
06. Fractal Dimension
07. Perpetual Infinity
08. Weltseele
09. The Origin of Primal Expression
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