From Bandcamp, “Some Last Echo” is our new album after "Ai Margini," a completely different record, with a return to the past through the use of guitars. We have created a record that opens a new era in the world of CANAAN and we have involved some friends in this new effort. In fact, we asked Jari Lindholm to play guitars, which turned out to be really incredible and poignant, and we mixed and produced the record at Priory Studios in early August with Greg Chandler, who gave us a different touch, as well as having him play guitar on two tracks. ”Some Last Echo” is a journey through our world, even more introspective and deeper.” The album has 12 tracks.

“Anger Tides” is first, and immediately, the melody in the keyboards draws you in. Electronic Doom? Why not? It’s like a fresh breath of air, and someone finally has the balls to change up familiar models of Doom. “The Traveller” features soft spoken word, and pensive vocals among an almost jovial beat of keyboards. It shifts here and there, keeping the listener on their toes. Many of the Doom elements come from the way that the vocals are delivered. “No One” is another mysterious slab of electronic Doom that seems to bridge the nostalgic past with future trails. Those of us who were teenagers in the 80’s remember the pleasures of synth wave which is strong here, and it’s combined with short but memorable hooks.

“A Dream to End All Dreams” has a great chorus, and the band nails another memorable hook. They seem to have a knack for this, which is unusual for the genre. “In a Place I’ve Never Seen” has tender and ethereal sounds, and the band is able to build a heavily emotional landscape with just a few samples and vocals. “The truth always lies” they muse. Damn, if that isn’t the truth. “All These Sins” has a darker sound, and I was wondering when they might get around to one of these songs. A dark cloud looms over the horizon but doesn’t advance. Still, it is there to remind you of what could be coming. “Takers” has more tension in it. It’s almost like a balloon that you slowly keep filling. It never reaches the breaking point, but much of the satisfaction comes from knowing that it could at any moment.

“A Minor Life” is another tender and gentle song where the weight of your burden is still heavy on your back, but the pain lessens just enough for you to enjoy a few fleeting moments of pleasure. The lengthy “The Last of My Kind” closes the album, and it’s an eight-minute closing opus. When he says the words, you believe him. Even though he just whispers them, his conviction is strong. As I mentioned in the beginning, electronic doom is what CANAAN pedals. It’s a bridge between the past and present, combining 80’s synthwave with modern Doom. The closest band I can make comparisons with might be THE CURE, and this is an original take on the genre that all Doom fans must hear at least once in their lifetime.