Quick thoughts on CHAOS MOON - Languor Into Echoes, Beyond

Dark One · May 9th, 2008, 05:07 PM

Cross posted from RC:

Ok, late to the party on this, shame on me. While a bit uneven, this is definitely a high quality slab of atmospheric & melodic black metal. My favorite tracks are "Waning" (which is definitely the most immediate track on the album and had me headbanging from the word go with it's incredibly infectious lead riff - this would be an outstanding opening track in a live setting), as well as "Hymn to Iniquity" & "Countless Reverie In Mare" (two exquisite examples of soulful, atmospheric pieces of art - at once both hypnotic & emotive). The riff that begins at the 2:44 mark of "Hymn to Iniquity" is absolutely unforgettable and just jaw dripping with emotion.

The only real drawbacks for me personally are the at times high pitched "squealy" quality of the growls, I much prefer the vocals when the pitch is kept at lower levels. In addition, the opening track "De Mortalitate" doesn't do the rest of the album justice IMO with it's too straightforward and well..... "chaotic" sound without any real discernable melody or groove. I don't think it does a very good job at setting the table for the mood of the album to come and may put off those with short attention spans. Lastly, I could do without the 7 minute keyboard passage that ends the song "Simulacrum of Mirrors" - I think what they were going for there could've been condensed to about a minute and been far more effective instead of lulling me to sleep. Otherwise, the track is solid.

Very cool stuff overall and I'm greatly looking forward to checking these guys out at Heathen Crusade III. If they perform "Waning", "The Palterer", "Hymn to Iniquity" & "Countless Reverie in Mare" and do so effectively - they have a great chance at being one of the more memorable acts of the festival.

Thanks again to Ars Magna for not giving up and continuing to nudge me in their direction.

Jason

WhiteBeastofWotan · May 9th, 2008, 08:05 PM

It is quite a good album, and I very much looking forward to witnessing them live.

ManAndDjinn · May 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark One

If they perform "Waning", "The Palterer", "Hymn to Iniquity" & "Countless Reverie in Mare" and do so effectively - they have a great chance at being one of the more memorable acts of the festival.

Waning and The Palterer are played, but the lengthy keyboard tracks aren't. Maybe one day, though.

Dark One · May 18th, 2008, 06:09 PM

D'OH!!!! Those two are probably my favorite tracks.

Thanks for the info though, I'll still check it out regardless.

ManAndDjinn · May 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark One

D'OH!!!! Those two are probably my favorite tracks.

Thanks for the info though, I'll still check it out regardless.

It's hard to find someone to play keys, especially where we're located. I'm sure you can imagine.

Dark One · May 18th, 2008, 08:28 PM

Yeah, that's understandable.

Det Som Engang Var · May 18th, 2008, 09:21 PM

It's pretty good. One of the few USBM bands I like.

HeathenCrusader · May 19th, 2008, 12:49 PM

I need to pick up a CD...

Ars Magna · May 19th, 2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HeathenCrusader

I need to pick up a CD...

Your friend (Rick?) picked got 6 copies from me at the Inquisition show on Saturday.

HeathenCrusader · May 19th, 2008, 04:19 PM

ahhhh. I need to pick it up from him.

rms · May 19th, 2008, 05:30 PM

I just went and bought this cd off eBay, I hope I like it

May 9th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dark One The Tainted Dogma Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 6,659	Quick thoughts on CHAOS MOON - Languor Into Echoes, Beyond Cross posted from RC: Ok, late to the party on this, shame on me. While a bit uneven, this is definitely a high quality slab of atmospheric & melodic black metal. My favorite tracks are "Waning" (which is definitely the most immediate track on the album and had me headbanging from the word go with it's incredibly infectious lead riff - this would be an outstanding opening track in a live setting), as well as "Hymn to Iniquity" & "Countless Reverie In Mare" (two exquisite examples of soulful, atmospheric pieces of art - at once both hypnotic & emotive). The riff that begins at the 2:44 mark of "Hymn to Iniquity" is absolutely unforgettable and just jaw dripping with emotion. The only real drawbacks for me personally are the at times high pitched "squealy" quality of the growls, I much prefer the vocals when the pitch is kept at lower levels. In addition, the opening track "De Mortalitate" doesn't do the rest of the album justice IMO with it's too straightforward and well..... "chaotic" sound without any real discernable melody or groove. I don't think it does a very good job at setting the table for the mood of the album to come and may put off those with short attention spans. Lastly, I could do without the 7 minute keyboard passage that ends the song "Simulacrum of Mirrors" - I think what they were going for there could've been condensed to about a minute and been far more effective instead of lulling me to sleep. Otherwise, the track is solid. Very cool stuff overall and I'm greatly looking forward to checking these guys out at Heathen Crusade III. If they perform "Waning", "The Palterer", "Hymn to Iniquity" & "Countless Reverie in Mare" and do so effectively - they have a great chance at being one of the more memorable acts of the festival. Thanks again to Ars Magna for not giving up and continuing to nudge me in their direction. Jason Last edited by Dark One : May 9th, 2008 at 05:10 PM.

May 9th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Det Som Engang Var Poptrunk Wave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,360	It's pretty good. One of the few USBM bands I like. __________________ Last edited by Det Som Engang Var : May 18th, 2008 at 09:25 PM.

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May 19th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
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May 18th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dark One The Tainted Dogma Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 6,659	D'OH!!!! Those two are probably my favorite tracks. Thanks for the info though, I'll still check it out regardless.

May 18th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dark One The Tainted Dogma Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 6,659	Yeah, that's understandable.

May 19th, 2008, 05:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
rms Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,517	I just went and bought this cd off eBay, I hope I like it __________________ "Stand back, boy! This calls for some divine intervention! I kick ass for the lord!