Post Metal is a dirty word isn't it? You say it and you suddenly sound pretentious, a mild -mannered aristocrat sipping wine beside his fireplace. Only the most elegant of sounds may
ever scrape your ears, and woe to anyone who dares to use contemporary methods in music
making. Yet Post Metal seems to be popping up more and more, in the strangest places as well. This brings us to the debut album of Austrian Post Metal/Doom band SEA OF DISORDER. Formed after both members had attended an OPETH concert in 2011, SEA OF DISORDER quickly created a self titled EP which drew critical acclaim. The slow burning of opener "Ghost Of Yesterday" completely shows just how strange of a mix SEA OF DISORDER have created. Whilst instrumentally this is tight, it is the overladen vocals which drag this effect down. Combined with an overly loose kick drum this track fails to live up to what it really could have been.

Follow-up track "1953" however is an emotional roller-coaster. Guaranteed to pull at the heart of even the most strong willed among us. As the light piano overture caves into a cavernous sound-scape that hits around the 10 minute mark you feel something deep inside, some well-hidden emotion. It can only be described as beautiful, the standout track of this album by far "As The Clouds Disperse" brings a very minimalistic feel to the proceedings. With the layered vocals carrying a very strong vibe of KATATONIA's later works. This melds very well with the following track "Horizon" much more of an active musical journey, the slight nuances towards electronica add touch of depth to really bring the sound out of the mid range.The tidal flow towards the end of the track is hypnotic and leans heavily on Doom Metal influences, making for an interesting listen to say the least.

SEA OF DISORDER works better as a band on their instrumental tracks rather than those with vocals. The ability to convey these emotions and sound-scapes burns much brighter when they are the sole attraction on display. "Merging Land And Sky" is by no means a throwaway however, and it should sit well on the wall of any Post Metal fan.