Horna – Sanojesi Aarelle CD
$15.00
Horna – Sanojesi Aarelle CD
$15.00
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Although fundamentally different on many levels, this release is strangely reminiscent of the Darkthrone masterpiece, Transilvanian Hunger. From the songs built on simple but solid riffs to the unmistakable feel of the album, Horna have managed to produce what many will find to be a modern classic. However, there are some attributes that may be tiring to some.
The production is the typical style of Horna: slightly refined for decent clarity but still well within the raw side of the spectrum. There is no trace of Pro-Tools here. This works extremely well for the effect they were clearly trying to create.
Riffs are generally simple but still awesome and compliment the song structure. Everything fits together very well and nothing sounds out of place. Drums are a little lower in the mix but still audible and uphold the guitar riffing. Blast beats are found throughout, as well as some double bass runs and mid-paced patterns. Vocals are also well done. Corvus has some seriously vicious shrieks and although the lyrical content isn't clear to me (I don't speak Finnish), the vocals are the perfect fit for the music. All in all, the writing is standard black metal style but superb execution.
The biggest feature of the album is the fantastic atmosphere that is generated by the combination of these elements. From anger and sadness to feelings of isolation and darkness, Sanojesi Äärelle accomplishes the atmosphere that so many black metal bands strive for. This is true in the variance from track to track, as well as for the album as a whole. It has been a long time since an album has accomplished this on this magnitude.
The only drawback of the album is its simplicity. Some may find that the riffs and structure may be repetitive but this is a common complaint of any black metal with minimalist tendencies. However, this does not detract from the effect nearly enough to warrant low marks or negative comments.
Sanojesi Äärelle is a fantastic album and Horna have done well to stay true to their style in order to produce such a quality listening experience. This release is highly recommended to metal fans and is a must have for fans of Horna or black metal in general. - Metal Archives
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