Mesmur - Chthonic (CD) Digipak

funeral doom metal, Solitude Productions / Aesthetic Death, Solitude Productions
800.00 Р
Price in points: 1200 points
SP. 169-23 / ADCD 094 x
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International death/funeral doom metal act MESMUR have returned to release their fourth album, entitled “Chthonic”. The title is based on the Greek word for "underworld", and where the band's previous albums have explored themes of cosmic entropy and earthly apocalypse, “Chthonic” looks to the spirit world for its inspiration. Formed as a collection of paranormal horror tales, it speaks of fabled entities making contact through the veil of sleep, summoning prey to subterranean depths, or haunting a post apocalyptic landscape. Musically, the album continues the trajectory that MESMUR have established through previous works. Featuring viola and cello performances from Brianne Vieira and guest organ from Kostas Panagiotou of UK funeral doom act Pantheist (for whom Jeremy and John of Mesmur recently contributed guitars and drums on their 2021 record “Closer to God”), “Chthonic” strikes a careful balance between melody and dissonance as it displays its haunted imagery. Crushing doom riffs are overlain with ethereal synths and cavernous vocals to build a dark and vivid atmosphere, and the intricate compositions utilize a narrative approach influenced as much by 70's progressive rock as by extreme doom metal. Like the band's previous two releases, the album features beautifully eerie and vibrant cover art from Ukrainian painter Vladislav Cadaversky.

Tracklist:
1. Chthonic (Prelude)
2. Refraction
3. Petroglyph
4. Passage
5. Chthonic (Coda)

Artist:
Mesmur
Artist Country:
International
Album Year:
2023
Title:
Chthonic
Genre:
funeral doom metal
Format:
CD
Type:
CD Album
Package:
Digipak
Label:
Solitude Productions / Aesthetic Death
Cat Num:
SP. 169-23 / ADCD 094
Release Year:
2023
Barcode:
46270080612143
Country Of Manufacture:
Worldwide

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