Esogenesi - Esogenesi (2019)
Releasing their debut album through the
always-reliable Transcending Obscurity Records, the Italian group of
Esogenesi pack a good forty minutes into the five songs of their
self-titled LP, with their chosen combo of death metal and doom
staggeringly well-blended this early in their career. “Abominio”
is the first of the five, and with a sturdy central riff, the band is
free to spin off into a number of elaborations and tangents without
losing the core impetus. Some powerful break-downs and fiery bridges
lend the song further flavorful variety, While the guitar and bass
provide beautiful textures and dark atmosphere, the drummer may be
the one who gets to shine the most in this opener.
From there, “Decadimento Astrale”
picks up, with a harder riding beat leading the way to brooding but
powerful progressions, with the development of a secondary riff
providing the majority of the song's intensity. “...Oltregenesi...”
follows, serving as a comparatively brief interlude at just under
four minutes, with the guitarist brandishing his solo chops in a
meditative instrumental piece with light backing from the other
players. It's one of the album's most luminous moments, and
transitions into the darker vibes of “Esilio Nell'Extramondo”
extremely well. Rising from a slow, dirge-like groove into harsher
and more strident form, the almost ten-minute run of this track is
put to good use, with plenty of involved exploration taking the
foundational riffs to new heights.
Lastly, “Incarnazione Della
Conoscenza”, another ~10-minute piece, shows the band balancing the
intensities of their two metal styles against each other, with a
shift from slow passion to fast power shaping the song. It makes for
a strong finish to the album, and all around, they demonstrate very
impressive creativity and restraint for a band on their first
release. Fans of this fusion, and of doom metal with some extra
punch, do yourself a favor and check this crew out.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Dreamgrave, Heavydeath,
HellLight, Illimitable Dolor, Murk Rider
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