MGLA - Age of Excuse CD
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MGLA - Age of Excuse CD
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Though MGŁA have been grafting in the Polish underground black metal scene for well over a decade, it was 2015’s landmark Exercises In Futility that really saw the duo rocket form relative obscurity to underground darlings. Their raw, but melodic, brand of black metal has seen MGŁA become one of European black metal’s premier exports in recent years, and after a four year wait, the duo return with their fourth full length album, Age Of Excuse. But do the duo maintain the incredible form of Exercises In Futility, or do we see a drop in quality as MGŁA progress?
As with every release from MGŁA, Age Of Excuse is best enjoyed as one whole, rather than a collection of individual songs. However, here marks the strength of Age Of Excuse: while the record works best as one continuous listen with each track acting as a chapter in the musical tome, every song here also works fantastically in isolation, memorable in their own rights. I opens the album with an unsettling gnashing of teeth, before M. drives the track forward with cold, despairing riff work. There’s a very real sense of urgency running through I as it progresses, the melodic elements of MGŁA‘s sound falling subtly into place as the ever-tight drum work from Darkside keeps the pace high.
Exercises In Futility was almost untouchable. Universally acclaimed, it stood as a near-perfect example of black metal in the 21st century. But, somehow, MGŁA have managed to surpass themselves with Age Of Excuse. Somehow, the songwriting is tighter. The hooks more memorable. The lyrics more biting, and the vocals more passionate. Throughout, the execution is truly flawless, and though competition this year is tight, it would come as no surprise to see MGŁA universally taking the “Album Of The Year” awards for 2019. Exercise In Futitlity was near-perfect; Age Of Excuse shows us exactly what perfection sounds like. - Distorted Sound Magazine
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Northern Heritage 2019. Sealed.
