(BOG REVIEW) - "CHANTS" - "ECHOES" (RELEASED NOVEMBER 20TH, EVER LASTING SPEW RECORDS, BLACK/ATMOSPHERIC BLACK METAL)
Bog is back with a quick-fire transmission to send a fast signal about Chants' new album, "Echoes," which drops on November 20th. "Echoes" is an album with excellent riffs and drum drops that nicely portray a cinematic landscape for the listener . It is ferocious in places, then complements that energy with notes that match the mood and themes explored on the album. The builds are patient, which sets up a smooth workflow for us to hear. The riffs are tight, the drumming patterns are sick with blast beats, and the vocals are not fully raw, but performed exceptionally in the classic black metal style. The pace is balanced between fast, mid, and atmospheric slower parts to create tension , which is further enhanced by the good audio levels delivered by the mixing and mastering. Bog's Thoughts: "Echoes" is solidly constructed, featuring a level of substance that makes it sound like a giant musical score. The use of atmosphere and m...