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Rating: THE REVIEW
Fundamental premise, to avoid misunderstandings, this type of reviews is based on reflections of albums to which I am VERY attached, whether they are metal/rock/jazz/pop/soul. I don't need to indulge in philosophical musings just to justify the objective validity of a work. If music were objective, it wouldn't make sense to listen to it and enjoy the wonder of sound that can give changing sensations to different people. Consequently, it will be a brief review.
Obscura represents the pinnacle of Gorguts, the mechanically monumental fresco of a genius mind called Luc Lemay. An extraordinarily perfect album, which had been conceived long before, but no one dared to grant Gorguts the chance to record such a marvel.
"Obscura" represents hell no longer seen through chaotic and irrational visions, but through a series of highly intricate musical gears. The listener gets lost in the face of such mechanically conceived complexity, while Lemay's dissonant voice unsettles the listener. After an hour and two minutes of listening, one is left in a "Sweet Silence," a disturbing snapshot of our twisted psyche, while the pulsations at the end leave the poor listener at the mercy of time and death.
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Obscura stands as the pinnacle of Gorguts' career, showcasing the genius of Luc Lemay through complex, mechanically precise compositions. The album's intricate layers and unsettling vocals create a disturbing yet captivating experience. It invites listeners into a profound exploration of chaos transformed into structured musical machinery, leaving a lasting impression of psychological depth. The review affirms Obscura as an extraordinary and perfect metal album.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Gorguts
Gorguts are a Canadian technical/avant‑garde death metal band formed in 1989 and led by guitarist/vocalist Luc Lemay. Celebrated for dissonant, complex compositions, they released landmark albums including Obscura (1998) and returned with Colored Sands (2013) and the EP Pleiades' Dust (2016).06 Reviews
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By Tepes
Absolutely limping and scratchy riffs are accompanied by extreme, precise, and never boring drumming.
Obscura can appeal only to lovers of hallucinatory and confused music, but despite the sound being anything but light, it’s by no means certain that a CD of this type will appeal to those seeking exclusively violent music.
