Wayfarer - Children Of The Iron Age - review
Wayfarer - Children Of The Iron Age - review
Band
Wayfarer Album
Children Of The Iron Age Style
Atmospheric black metal Release date
November 24, 2014 Tracklist
01. The Earth Only Endures02. Forests Ash By Dawn
03. Toward Mountains
04. The Elemental
05. Stormcall
06. Children Of The Iron Age
07. A Place Among Stars
08. Skysong
A review by
Susan December 02, 2014
Wayfarer's debut features a mesmerizing, unyielding arc of music. Their brand of atmospheric US black metal is characterized by elements of soothing acoustic music, a slight post metal influence, bits of death metal, and a hint of neofolk (or maybe the coldness of the music just brings to mind the outdoors). The songwriting feels a bit scattered at times, but this often works in the album's favor, never causing the music to break down. It comes at us from multiple angles, encircling us before we even realize it.
The songs are long and relentless, many over 10 minutes. They churn together to form a whirlwind of icy, dismal mood. I've seen the word "Cascadian" thrown around to describe Wayfarer, which is inevitably followed by "Agalloch." Let's be clear: Agalloch can be in this conversation in a "recommended if you like" capacity and not remotely as prefix to "sounds a lot like." Recent young bands (like fellow countrymen Arbor) playing cold, atmospheric black metal have extended a new branch on the family tree.
Varying tempos bring opportunities for some slow build-ups, which in turn enhance the well-done extreme vocals. Guitarists Tanner Rezabek and Shane McCarthy both lend their voices to this aural painting. All is mixed just so by Dave Otero (Cobalt, Cattle Decapitation), so as to create a living beast of art.
Truly a special release, this gorgeous debut should be heard by any fan of atmospheric metal music. Personally, I am loving the shit out of it. Listen and buy at [url= http://wayfarercolorado.bandcamp.com]Bandcamp[/url], or purchase the gatefold double vinyl (which also includes an exclusive bonus track) from Prosthetic Records' webshop.
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Posts: 6941 Written by [user id=151504] on 02.12.2014 at 15:09 Oh, it so very much is!!
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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Posts: 64434 Written by Susan on 03.12.2014 at 03:27 yes it is because if its getting dark between 14:30 and 15:00 as night dark, you need something like this I just tried album out indeed great
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Very listenable album. black influences are light and melodic. a nice example of a band that doesn't follow a generic formula but manages to create their sound. nicely done, pleasant listen. time will tell if it is any more.
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I feel sorry for Susan whose reviews attract dum... alternative people.
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Posts: 6941 Written by Hallford9000 on 03.12.2014 at 14:13 Indeed; I am eager to see what time does tell! This album has revealed new secrets with each listen, but that's admittedly over a short period of time. It will either continue to unfold or it will settle into a beautiful and pleasant listen. I don't think it will grow stale, ever.
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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This "brand" of atmospheric black metal is the hottest product on the shelves right now - many are making it - but I am sold. Let's hurry and enjoy this release before it gets buried under the barrage of clones that are competing and the plenty more sure to follow. Excellent review and thanks.
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