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THE REVIEW
An introduction? Is that the goal of "The Shadow Over Arkham"? To serve as a precursor to something more substantial yet to come? Considering that it consists of only four tracks stretching just over a quarter of an hour of sound, I think this hypothesis isn't off the mark. However, it must be highlighted how the tracks could also represent the best of what lies within the creative potential of Ilid, thus running the risk of creating expectations that may not be suitably supported by subsequent developments.
But without looking too far ahead and keeping the future in its rightful category, we can say that the quartet (with a striking female voice) lets itself be carried away by a melancholic and decadent hard/metal rock with gothic shades and seems to be capable of creating good songs, rich in participatory pathos.
Again: the premises (besides the hypothetical assonances that echo other female-fronted bands) are good; it remains to be seen what will happen with the release of the extended album.
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Ilid's 'The Shadow Over Arkham' serves as a brief but potent introduction, featuring four tracks that blend melancholic hard rock with gothic tones led by a striking female vocalist. While short, the EP highlights the band's creative potential and emotional depth, setting high expectations for future releases. The reviewer appreciates the songwriting and pathos but awaits the extended album for confirmation.Tracklist
Ilid
A four-piece (quartet) featuring a striking female vocalist, described in reviews as playing melancholic and decadent hard/metal rock with gothic shades. The reviewed release, The Shadow Over Arkham, is a short four-track introduction of roughly a quarter of an hour.01 Reviews
