So I can't leave a long enough review to say everything I want. But I will say this, I love this EP. It's a great little follow up to times, and has just enough of a dynamic shift in sound to prove that Smoulder isn't a one trick pony with their first album's formula. This one really plays up the 70s prog aspects (DUST and Manilla Road influences definitely shine through even harder here). It's still Smoulder, don't get me wrong. Just a different side in some ways, all of which are good. playfulpooka
En 1995, Ulver s'était jeté comme une meute de loups affamés sur le black metal norvégien et l'a dévoré tout entier ; dix ans plus tard se forme la meute Wolves in the Throne Room et Diadem of 12 Stars met au jour la même volonté : planter ses crocs à la gorge du black metal américain. Ce premier album est peut-être moins atmosphérique et contemplatif que les autres mais c'est un puits d'énergie primale et de haine intarissable d'autant plus magistral quand on considère la durée des pistes ! Jordan Vauvert
Deeper lavish rare care and attention on dynamic contrast and structural shifts for a record that feels almost mathematically well balanced. Bandcamp Album of the Day Sep 7, 2023
From the first deadened cowbell to the last dissonant guitar interval, Dutch quartet Geo's new record is shaped for impact. Bandcamp Album of the Day Apr 25, 2024
This is the ABSOLUTE return of one of the MOST IMPORTANT heavy metal bands ever! Cirith Ungol offered us everything we hoped for and even more with this release, almost 30 years after their break-up. No more words, play it loud as it should be played! BoneWalker