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Shouting at the Ground

"Shouting at the Ground" by the masters of experimental ambient Zoviet France emerges as a monument to musical audacity. Here, there is no room for conventions or polite refrains; what lies behind each track is a hallucinated atmosphere, masterfully woven through an intricate interweaving of artisanal sounds and sound manipulations. This work reveals the complexity of a clear production, a crystalline embodiment of an industrial aesthetic that knows no compromises. Yet, venturing into this sound territory requires a certain amount of courage, as industrial sound waves can shake the foundations of even the most adventurous listener. In "Shouting at the Ground," the tracks present themselves as fragments, fleeting bursts of industrial noise that can startle the unwary in just a few moments. However, for those who persevere, there are hidden gems like "Camino Real," "Fickle Whistle," "Hand Over Your Ears," "Carole the Breedbate," and "Marrch Dynamic," which emerge from the darkness with an irresistible suggestive force. But it is in the two longest tracks, "Shamany Enfluence" and "The Death of Trees," that the album reaches its droning peak. Here, one immerses in more structured soundscapes, where the darkness of the surrounding environment embraces the listener with an inescapable presence. It’s like finding oneself trapped in a primordial twilight, abandoned by God and surrounded by a sense of unease and fear for the future. In a musical genre where the essence itself defies any definition, it is difficult to declare a "best" or "greatest." However, "Shouting at the Ground" stands out for its greatness and its ability to drag the listener on a journey through the abyss of the human mind. It is a dangerous odyssey, yes, but also indispensable for those who wish to explore the darkest recesses of their psyche. If you are ready to embark on this sound adventure into the depths of the human soul, I can only recommend letting yourself be carried away by the visionary mastery of Zoviet France.