Irreversible - Surface - review
Irreversible - Surface - review
Tracklist
01. Degloving Injury02. Side Effects Of Living
03. (Husk) Corpse Pose
A review by
tea[m]ster September 18, 2014
Musically, it's the most diversified Irreversible album to date because Surface uses every post metal trait in the book. Beautiful noodle-y guitar motifs, crunching layered riffs and minimalist but bruising drum work are at the epicenter. Selective programming and electronics elevate the sound high into the atmosphere and sparse vocal content and some samples facilitate within the music. Post metal's greatest asset is it's ability to sound soothing for minutes and then build towards full blown amplification with oppressive instruments in full force - and although crescendo-style songs are pedestrian among bands in this genre, Irreversible are masters of this craft. The production is done well, the bass is especially cavernous, and the vocals, a potpourri of spoken word, clean singing and sludge-style yelling, are rooted precisely beneath the music. The copious atmosphere is ominous and totally disarming.
Yes, I am an Irreversible fan boy, and although they probably aren't on anyone's A-list of post metal bands, this should have no bearing on the willingness of post metal devotees to give this album a diligent listen. With 3 songs and 40 minutes of music, Surface begins in near silence and then slowly swells to synth-led ambiance to a massive barrier of bedlam and mayhem. Expressions of both mournful endlessness and immense satisfaction in beauty and human existence signifies Surface's highs and lows. It effortlessly delves into earthly depths and ascends celestial heights. Irreversible have returned to their prime with distinction and polarity.
Check out the band's Bandcamp page for a great view of the sweet album artwork and free download.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 9 |
| Songwriting: | 9 |
| Originality: | 7 |
| Production: | 8 |
Written on 18.09.2014 by
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