Negative-Existence - CHAOS MOON "Languor into Echoes, Beyond" CD

CHAOS MOON "Languor into Echoes, Beyond" CD
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CHAOS MOON "Languor into Echoes, Beyond" CD

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Artist: CHAOS MOON

Title: Languor into Echoes, Beyond

Format: CD

Country: USA

Genre: Black/Doom Metal

Record Label: Ars Magna Recordings

One of two albums released by this U.S. black metal entity. Discordant, disturbing, deranged stuff!

Tracklisting:

1. De Mortalitate 05:38
2. Abstract Tongues 04:12
3. Waning 03:17
4. Simulacrum of Mirrors 14:17
5. The Palterer 07:13
6. Hymn to Iniquity 09:44
7. Countless Reverie in Mare 12:39
Total playing time 57:10

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Review:

Written by Perplexed_Sjel [Metal Archives]

Chaos Moon are one of those bands that rise from the ashes of the underground black metal scene very quickly into stardom, or as close to stardom as you can get in the black metal scene. Before the double release of full-length albums, I had no idea who Chaos Moon were. In fact, I think a lot of people are in the exact same boat as me, in that respect. Chaos Moon's popularity rose almost over night, it would seem and to me, 'Languor into Echoes, Beyond' is the reason why. 'Origin of Apparition' is meant to be a completely different record to 'Languor into Echoes, Beyond', and that's probably a good thing in many people's eyes. In my own opinion, I cannot help but judge on against the other. It makes me wonder whether releasing two albums simultaneously was a good idea. I'm undecided.

'Languor into Echoes, Beyond' begins the Chaos Moon journey and it's a very strong start. It's a black metal album unlike most released in recent times. Why? Well, black metal has become quite formulated recently. Most bands that tend to spring up nowadays sway more towards the depressive side of the black metal genre. Even older bands are heading in that direction because it's popularity seems to be higher. I must admit, i'm an avid fan of depressive black metal, but no one can stand the bedroom acts that appear to dominate the scene's image. That's where Chaos Moon come into the picture and change it all around. 'Languor into Echoes, Beyond' isn't a standard depressive release. In actual fact, it's not a depressive release for the majority of the recording. Chaos Moon have developed a sound which allows them to take elements of specific black metal sub-genres, like the ambient and depressive sides, and mould them into one album.

'Languor into Echoes, Beyond' seems to me to be a very peculiar release in that sense. It draws on influences you wouldn't normally associate with one another. From the raw style that sees tremolo picking take a heavier influence on proceedings, to the atmospheric style drawn on by the ambient keyboards. I've always swayed more towards the atmospheric styling, as opposed to the heavier style black metal can take on. Soundscapes are by far more appealing, more revealing and emotive when electric acoustics and keyboards take hold of the audiences imagination. The keyboards don't tend to have much influence to begin with, but as the album draws on, they take hold in a major way. Symphonic styling almost take a firm grasp on 'Languor into Echoes, Beyond' and indicate to the audience that Chaos Moon are no standard black metal band. In actual fact, they appear to be quite multi-dimensional, especially in terms of the emotive side. Beautifully crafted song structures are worthy of mentioning. The longer drawn out passages, which offer an insight to the ambience of Chaos Moon are what I love best about 'Languor into Echoes, Beyond'.

The vocals are on form here. Much more so than on the latter album. They are harsh, but not as harsh. This allows the vocals to become more accessible to the audience. Less distortion of the vocals and the guitars seem to give Chaos Moon more of an edge. The production is perhaps the main cause of this as it seems cleaner to me. This clean approach allows the vocals, guitars, bass and even those blasting percussion sections to all become more accessible to the audience which is a very nice touch. The connection with the audience is heightened because of this and it's pleasing as I'm a fan of feeling a distinct connection with a bands music. 'Simulacrum of Mirrors' and 'The Palterer' are fine examples of what can be achieved by a cleaner sound, more keyboard driven work and overall better presentation of musical ability. 'Languor into Echoes, Beyond' is a fairly original album at times and is a good representation of what USBM is all about.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 01 June, 2011.

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