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Band
The Spirit
Title
Sounds from the Vortex
Type
LP/EP
Company
Nuclear Blast
YOR
2018
Style
Black
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12/1/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
Throwback to the early Scandinavian sound
'Sounds from the Vortex', the debut of this German black/death act, originally released in October of 2017 through Eternal Echoes records. The band signed with heavyweight Nuclear Blast and repackaged the album with new artwork for an 2018 street date. The record is a throwback to the early Scandinavian sound, capturing the proto-thrash aspect of At the Gates, Eucharist, and Dissection but weaving it with progressive yarn. It's mostly fast-paced with the proverbial "screech at the moon" vocal styling. Far from original or innovative, but pleasing for those in the mood.

Recommended for fans of: fans of Dissection, early At the Gates
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
4
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
2.5
LYRICS
3


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    3.5 :AVE RATING

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Sounds from the Vortex
2018
Nuclear Blast
Eric Compton12/1/2018
3.5

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