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THE REVIEW
(Before reading, watch the review on Samael: Era One)
This is the second part of the 'Era One' project, a fully instrumental CD conceived, developed, and entirely realized by Xytraguptor, who, in my opinion, is the true mastermind of the band. At first glance, this strange yet unique work may seem boring, given the absence of vocals, but perhaps it is precisely for this reason that the CD should be considered unique.
Moreover, if the first CD of the album had some negative aspects, such as the lack of a precise musical direction, too many varied and intricate sounds (while still remaining a very good work), this second match is paradoxically far more intriguing and brilliant. If you listen to it with great attention, managing to grasp all the most productive points, then there are no doubts anymore. A vast array of noises, strange effects, and mental visions parade from the start to the end of the journey, all under a clear Electro/Dark Ambient brand. "Connexion" is slow, reflective, and set on a certain ascending climax: starting from the mere electronic pulse, we arrive at a remarkable articulation of compelling sounds, and before we know it, we are already at the second track "Reading Mind": fleeting effects and very strange chimes (did I spell it right???) characterize this short track, and then we leap to one of the best on the CD, "Red Unction", with a very oriental tone (typical of Samael in recent years...) that makes it beautiful. "Flying High" has a title suited to its reach, while "Overcome" takes on more or less the same tones as "Red Unction", remaining stunning and heavily atmospheric.
"Inside Stairs" is the second most complex of all, after the last track, crafted on an exceptional sonic spiral lattice. With "One With Everything" the strong musical orientation present in every minute note of the album continues to be defined without interruption, and the desire to listen to the CD does not diminish at all, thus proceeding with "Silent Words", a name that truly reflects globally all the musical creativity presented to us throughout the CD. We then reach the conclusion, the wish of "Wealth And Fortune", a pure outburst of electronic aggressiveness.
...The rating I gave might be exaggerated, as there are certainly people who hated this work "attached" to the actual album, perhaps because they consider it unoriginal or even boring. But these forty minutes that Xy has dedicated to us are a true hymn to his enigmatic imagination, to be savored with extreme attention and reflection, just like the other reviewed CD.
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Summary by Bot
This review covers the second part of Samael's 'Era One' project, an entirely instrumental album crafted by Xytraguptor. The album stands out for its unique electro/dark ambient style and compelling sound design. Despite initial impressions of being potentially boring, attentive listening reveals highly intricate and atmospheric compositions. Tracks like 'Red Unction' and 'Inside Stairs' highlight the musical complexity and oriental influences. Overall, the album is praised as a rewarding and imaginative listening experience.Tracklist Lyrics
05 Night Ride (04:40)
No limits
Landing in the air
Traveling upstairs
Staying on the surface
Living on my own trace
Paint the night with fluo rays
Give the colours
Of our days
Feel the beat's rhythmic sound
Hear the music to which we're
Bound
The move of your mouth
Speak the language of my will
Rope formed
By the notes sealing the dance of our sex
Pictures flashing in our minds
There we search and here we find
And we glow and we shine
We feel good,
We feel fine...
Samael
Samael are a Swiss band known for shifting from early ’90s black metal toward industrial and electronic-infused metal, with Passage often cited as a major turning point.13 Reviews
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By Hell
The album transports the listener to an otherworldly dimension; a particularly magical atmosphere pervades the entire CD.
All in all, an appreciable and engaging album; however, it is recommended to few, this sudden turning point has been much discussed.
