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“Negative Reflections” by Otaru is a self-produced all-Italian album that draws on the Melvins, sludge metal, and instrumental noise rock. It starts with “Aeon,” a kind of Melvin-like intro more devoted to the drone metal part of the American combo, featuring only an ultra-distorted fuzz bass without drums. The interesting part of the album then comes with “Butterfly” and “Drunk,” a sort of electrifying and stunning noise rock with their breakneck changes and out-of-control distortions. “Filth,” the fourth track, is an atmospheric play with a background of storm or rushing water where a clean bass subtly oscillates between drone and ambient. “Void” (7’24”) is a mass of smoky and repetitive stoner/doom that stuns and disorients the listener with its wealth of ideas (I take a pinch of stoner metal, then a handful of noise and four grains of sludge, and I stuff my cake with them) but the track that’s worth listening to the album is the last one, “Witch,” seven minutes and forty-four seconds with an alien arpeggio then exploded with chords (still on bass but who will notice the difference with a guitar?) and is then derailed with chopped and twisted riffs in the name of sacred noise. Enjoy listening.
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This review explores Otaru's album 'Negative Reflections' through a detailed analysis of its atmospheric qualities and musical approach. Rated moderately, it highlights both strengths and areas that may feel less engaging to some listeners. The review presents an insightful, balanced perspective on the album's place within the electronic and dark ambient genres.
