Siaskel - Jatenentolpen Thejin - review
Siaskel - Jatenentolpen Thejin - review
Tracklist
01. Shuaken Caspi K'passh'kan02. Lo'coinishi Nar Oukas
03. Howens
04. O'oke
05. Habshi
06. Nar Kra Hohopen
07. Mehn Arwens Mak Jaspen
08. Kenos
A review by
X-Ray Rod July 19, 2014
Hailing from Chile, Siaskel is a black/death metal band with themes centered in the myths and rituals of the Selk'nam people. A mysterious group of South American natives who had the creepiest fashion sense during those years. Does the music reflect such uniqueness and dark undertones? Well, not exactly. The album is damn solid though and that's the word of the day, kids. This stuff is solid. It barely goes over 30 minutes but all the fat has been cut off in ways liposuctions just can't match.
The foundation of the songwriting lies in old school death metal, not unlike the classic Swedish bands. Then it's mixed with the viciousness of black metal, extremely throaty growls and violent drumming. There's a promise of variation in atmospheric intros and interludes hidden here and there (like in "Habshi") but it's mostly catchy and solid riffs on top of each other.
While the wow-factor isn't big on this album it does pack a punch and its compact format contributes to keeping things interesting enough throughout the album. There's some clear potential going on here and it'll be exciting to see if Siaskel can capitalize on their moments of dynamics and variation for their next album in order to make the experience more imposing.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 8 |
| Songwriting: | 7 |
| Originality: | 7 |
| Production: | 8 |
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The concept behind this album alone makes me want to check it out
---- I am the Magician and the Exorcist. I am the axle of the wheel, and the cube in the circle. “Come unto me” is a foolish word: for it is I that go. ~ II. VII
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Very interesting concept and as far as I'm concern, unique. Since I don't know any chileans bands using this theme. Damn solid stuff that growns on you a bit. So recommended for that quick fix.
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