Drudkh - They Often See Dreams About The Spring LP

Drudkh - They Often See Dreams About The Spring LP
$21.00

They Often See Dreams About the Spring is a much more straight-forward album than some of the band’s back catalog. While they do not touch on the folk elements on this particular album, the band still manages to etch its own “Slavonic” mark upon their brand of black metal. There are no acoustic guitars, nor are there any elements of prog aside from the atmosphere created. The key word to this album is unequivocally feeling. Approaching the songs from a more traditional perspective allows the music ample space to breathe and develop the feelings the band want conveyed. Arpeggios are used with less diminished tones compared to standard black metal which gives a unique twist upon the chord structures built throughout. Thematically, the album is based upon the works of different Ukrainian poets, one of which, Maik Yohansen, was murdered in 1937 by the Soviets. Drudkh convey themes of aggression and even inspiration throughout the album, but ultimately, I found the themes of going on a journey and catharsis to champion the recording. The cathartic journey is one that is spiritually shared between the band and the listener. This is already one of the best albums so far this year.