Moss - Sub Templum - review
Moss - Sub Templum - review
Tracklist
01. Ritus02. Subterraen
03. Dragged To The Roots
04. Gate III: Devils From The Outer Dark
A review by
Lucas August 26, 2008
Not much has changed since the debut album. They have expanded their discography a little with a demo and a split 7", and landed a record deal with the renowned Rise Above Records (can anyone imagine a better label for this band?), but that's about it. "Chtonic Rites" was often described as Volcanic Drone Doom, or something along those lines, and that description fits "Sub Templum" just as well. Low rumbling drones, squealing feedback, slow but crushing drums and terrifying, insane screams. It may be a little less noisy and chaotic than its predecessor, but it's still heavy as hell.
After a couple of listens the most important differences with the debut will reveal to be that the production is a lot clearer, and that there are a few spoken word passages. The moments between the notes are no longer filled with trudging feedback, but are often empty, allowing the listener to breathe during the record. In my opinion this is a change for the worse, but it definitely makes the album more accessible and therefore more suitable for the beginning Drone Doom adept. The spoken vocals are a nice addition and are eerie enough to convince the listener.
All in all "Sub Templum" is once again a mind-boggling, mind-numbing and most certainly mind-crushing piece of work, only for the sick. Do you dare to venture into the long dark tunnel of lurking death, animalistic fear, endless misanthropy and nihilistic sickness? At the end of the tunnel the reward is the blissful knowledge that from now on few things will be too tough for your to handle, but naturally, chances of survival are close to nihil...
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 8 |
| Songwriting: | 8 |
| Originality: | 9 |
| Production: | 8 |
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yes, i have to check this out. been delaying it for a while now, but tonight i'll listen to it,
---- Blessed is he that murders Christ in himself and in his fellow men.  Written by TheBigRossowski on 10.02.2009 at 16:01
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Posts: 13427 Written by [user id=5080] on 27.08.2008 at 05:52 thanks. which one do you like better, Chtonic Rites or Sub Templum? Chtonic Rites is still the better of the two imo, though sometimes im happier with the slightly more accesible sound.
---- SLUDGE. DOOM. DEATH. Wait, what?  "The reason I'm running for president is because I can't be Bruce Springsteen." - Barack Obama
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This is a good review. I also agree with the rating (even though I dont rate albums myself) since this is a very good album that nevertheless falls short of perfection due to some flaws and songwriting that could have been better. Esoteric naturally completely blows this out of the water; however, it is nevertheless a decent album from the style and one of the more worthy musical experiences of this year.
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Posts: 40071 Written by jupitreas on 27.08.2008 at 20:52 Worded my thoughts abut Sub Templum exactly.
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 
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