The Shadow Over Innsmouth
Innsmouth
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October 17, 2014
Obviously fans of H.P. Lovecraft, the members of Dutch band INNSMOUTH have taken a page right out of the book and created an album as haunting and alarming as the album's namesake book, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth".
Perhaps there is someone out there looking to create a music video using the frantic strobing imagery of a scared thrill seeker, running from unknown sounds in the depths of a Halloween Haunted House. Without a doubt, this would be my pick for the standard background album to convey the tone of horror and fright.
Opening up with "Vomiting a Hole in the Soul", this song had my curiosity peaked. The varying time signatures kept me on the edge of my seat. We now have something called "Slam Metal" and the guttural vocals associated with it are present. One of the contributing factors to the "Haunted House" feel of the music is the use of some creepy monologue near the middle/end of the song. Very cool!
Each sequential song seems to use different time signatures and guitar and drumming techniques separate from the other songs on the album. That helped to keep the attitude fresh and prevented the album from becoming a drudge to listen to. I heard a vocal style set that kept reminding me of Brutal Death Metal powerhouse DESPISED ICON, so if you know who they are, this album is right up your alley.
I've heard a lot of different styles of Technical Death Metal, but this is in its own class, creating a unique approach to a subgenre that has been garnering a huge fan base since the early 90's. Keep your eyes open in the future for what we will have in store from INNSMOUTH!
7 / 10
Good
"The Shadow Over Innsmouth" Track-listing:
1. Vomiting A Hole in the Soul
2. Dreams of Slowly Drowning
3. Ritual of Chüd
4. Under the Pyramids
5. Klaatu Verata Nicto
6. Re-Animator
7. The Colour out of Space
8. The Shadow Over Innsmouth
Innsmouth Lineup:
Thor Sejersen 'Krieg' Riis - Guitar, Drum, Keyboard Programming
Kim 'Dvergur' Brandhøj - Vokvlt
Martin 'Der Mönch' Munch Christensen - Bass
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