What a slab of death/doom. I spun this again today after a few months break and I think I like it more now than ever.
From my review:
I DISAGREE with this completely now -- could be the best song on the album now. Funny that. Plus it might sound more like late day KATATONIA than it does ANATHEMA, but eh.
I COMPLETELY stand by this. Wow, just 90 seconds of pure genius to end the song, and they really should have extended it out or just made an entire new song based around this composition.
Great, great album.
Actually, now that I think about it, ND could be the surprise band of the night at HEATHEN CRUSADE.
From my review:
Now on to Autumn Reflection, and here is where Ill lead into the crux of the review. First of all, there is no doubting the ANATHEMA vibe circa Alternative 4. The melody and even the vocals do sound influenced by Vincent Cavanagh, and thats where I become slightly uncomfortable. For what it is, it sounds great but this is an example of how a great song just misses out from becoming a masterpiece. Let me explain: first of all, the first 4:32 minutes of this track begin to sound repetitive.
I DISAGREE with this completely now -- could be the best song on the album now. Funny that. Plus it might sound more like late day KATATONIA than it does ANATHEMA, but eh.
The rescue arrives in the shape of a magnificent riff and melody at the 4:33 mark. THIS IS MASTERFUL. Whoever wrote this piece should be commended. I only wish they could have introduced this piece sooner in the song, in between the verses to add something more homegrown, and then reprise it in full blown effect at the ending of the song.
I COMPLETELY stand by this. Wow, just 90 seconds of pure genius to end the song, and they really should have extended it out or just made an entire new song based around this composition.
Great, great album.
Actually, now that I think about it, ND could be the surprise band of the night at HEATHEN CRUSADE.