Absu. Yay or Nay?

[J.]

are Absu worth checking out? I've got two Melechesh albums, and I like both. So will I like Absu? Which is their best album?

Thanks.

 

[Black Winter Day]

NAY on "the third storm of cythraul"... that's the only one i own and the songs are okay but the production is UTTERLY GODAWFUL. the last sting album had a heavier sound. i've heard many good things about "tara", though, so maybe that's one you should check out. i've almost bought it several times myself.

i've always been interested in melechesh... where should i start?

 

[J.]

I keep hearing awesome things about Tara, as well. That's why I'm asking about Absu. Is Tara the band's only worthwhile album?

Melechesh is pretty cool. I have Djinn and Sphynx. They are fairly similar, but I prefer Djinn for some reason. I know PapaJosh liked Sphynx a lot. You can go wrong with either. Never heard their debut, "Jerusalem Burns" or something like that. It's supposedly straight forward black metal, before the band got into the whole Mesopatamian thing.

 

[JayKeeley]

A couple of things - what is the connection between Absu and Melechesh?

Also, does having a "Mesopatamian" sound automatically imply some level of Morbid Angel worship?

I'm really looking forward to hearing some Melechesh especially with comparisons being drawn to Rudra (who sound nothing like MA btw).

 

[J.]

Absu and Melechesh share the same drummer, I believe.

Melechesh is supposedly Mesopatamian metal. Melechesh are more of a black metal band than death metal, so I don't think there is any MA comparison.

Absu supposedly has some Celtic influence (bagpipes) and play an occult, mysticism type of thrashy black metal.

 

[spaffe]

nah i personally don't like tara at all, i found it very repetitive and pretty boring overall with like two stand out-tracks. the drumming by proscriptor is insane and lifts the album somewhat, but not enough at all.

 

[Demonspell]

Yes, Proscriptor is involved with Melechesh, who don't have too much in common with Morbid Angel...I have heard a few Absu tracks that I liked, but not enough to purchase one of their albums...

 

[Papa Josh]

Well, around these parts I guess I consider myself the ABSU scholar, having all of their releases.

BWD is smoking crack... Third Storm is awesome. Very good atmosphere. I think Erik and Sorath would like it.

Tara is absolutely amazing, from the music all of the way down to the packaging. Very detailed and a very interesting read.

The Sun Of Tiphareth is one of my favorites, that's their second release.

In regards to Melechesh's debut, there were a few Mesopotamian elements but overall it was harsher than the last two. And Proscriptor isn't on the debut either.

 

[Black Winter Day]

BWD is smoking crack...

yeja but youi have ot admitthat hre production sucks balsls
othervise a DECENT album

 

[Papa Josh]

I think the production fits the material. It's very cold...

 

[Black Winter Day]

I think the production fits the material. It's very cold...

if by "cold" you mean "extremely thin and weak", then yes, you are right.

 

[Nate The Great]

I remember a while back that the Absu drummer was one of the finalists being considered to replace Dave Lombardo when he left Slayer. That's all I know about Absu. I have heard that they are supposed to very good, though.

 

[Papa Josh]

if by "cold" you mean "extremely thin and weak", then yes, you are right.

No, that's not what i meant, but you can rest easy knowing you're wrong.

 

[GONETribalchemy]

Absu ? yey
It's about old school Black Thrash, with a prod' that fits, np.
You have even 'The Sun of Tiphareth', played in a more atmospheric vein.
nothing to do with Meleshesh massive DM style, no no no ...

 

[Papa Josh]

BUMP.

Erik, have you heard much ABSU?

 

[Demilich]

I thought Tara was a right boring album, but a lot of people swear by Proscriptor and Absu. Drums + vocals live is impressive, you have to hand him that!

 

[MajestikMøøse]

I can only imagine how exhausted Proscriptor must be after a show of blastbeating on drums and screaming at the same time.

 

[JayKeeley]

I am SO impressed with Melechesh, I'd like to sample some Absu.

 

[Papa Josh]

I am SO impressed with Melechesh, I'd like to sample some Absu.

I am going to post a couple of songs here later. But Absu cannot be completely appreciated without their booklets, the lyrics are very involved.

 

[Papa Josh]

From Absu's second release, The Sun of Tiphareth, 11 minute epic "Apzu."

http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0EUE6IFOP5LDB1GFPQ2ORF8PIU


From following album, The Third Storm of Cythraul, "...And Shineth unto the Cold Cometh..."

http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=398Q24S6BVJTV1CBZR2GFUFMW0

have u know i did this with one hand and baby Isen in my lap....

for some reason I can't get my copy of Tara to load into my player.... cd is in mint condition, too...