Sigh - Hangman's Hymn: Musikalische Exequien review
Band: | Sigh |
Album: | Hangman's Hymn: Musikalische Exequien |
Style: | Avantgarde metal, Black metal |
Release date: | June 12, 2007 |
A review by: | Dream Taster |
Act 1
01. Introitus / Kyrie
02. Inked In Blood
03. Me-Devil
Act 2
04. Dies Irae / The Master Malice
05. The Memories As A Sinner
06. Death With Dishonor
07. In Devil's Arms
Act 3
08. Overture / Rex Tremendae / I Saw The World's End
09. Salvation In Flame / Confutatis
10. Finale: Hangman's Hymn / In Paradisum / Das Ende
11. Hangman's Preview [Japanese bonus]
12. Introitus [demo] [Japanese bonus]
13. Inked In Blood [demo] [Japanese bonus]
14. Me-Devil [demo] [Japanese bonus]
What defines Black Metal? What defines music as being avant-garde? Hell, I cannot pinpoint one specific musical trait that would answer those questions. On the other hand, I could play you the latest album from Sigh. That should take care of those annoying questions. Some say Sigh is not Black Metal anymore, in the form, they are right. But the intent, the root of their psycho music is the essence of Black Metal. I am talking about fear. Hangman's Hymn is downright scary.
It is my first encounter with the Japanese outfit, but they seem to be out there in terms of creativity. Those relentless vocals, or should I say shrieks, layered upon fast tempo are a lot more terrifying than classic Black Metal shrieks. The first image that came to mind upon hearing this was a choir of dead children. As the vocals work on one's psyche, the rest of the music sounds like a speedup 80's horror movie, and it works. Overall, Hangman's Hymn is a fascinating piece of music. It has become one of my regular listens ever since I first played it. This nightmare in three acts is fast and furious, unleashing its melodic stench with deadly accuracy. The feeling is comparable to enjoying eating a rotten apple.
This is not an album for everyone. The music isn't brutal but any means but Hangman's Hymn is a terrifying and terrific album for those who know what to listen for. If you follow trends, there is not a chance in the world that you will even consider listening to this stuff. If you are a self-taught listener, Sigh is out there to get you. Check it out.
Rating breakdown
Performance: | 8 |
Songwriting: | 8 |
Originality: | 10 |
Production: | 8 |
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Where to start? "Hangman's Hymn" is probably one of the greatest releases in the genre of Black Metal since Mayhem's "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas". The concept of the album (from what I can tell) is about a criminal or extremely indulgent sinner's last thoughts and memories before the floor drops out from under him with a noose around his neck. Read more ›› |
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