Peccatum The Moribund People EP
The End Records TE060 July 12th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Lost in Reverie was a mixed bag, in my opinion, though I loved the glints of black metal that appeared here and there. Many of the characteristics, that riddle their previous full-lengths, remain steadfast on Peccatums latest teaser known as The Moribund People EP. Naturally citing my feelings toward the duos recent work Im halfhearted about this new EP.
Those who stood in line for any of Peccatums prior incarnations will welcome this record with open arms. That much is obvious. However, if youre not so inclined to listen to Ihsahn and Ihriel over other dark bands, then The Moribund People EP will most assuredly put you out. As far as composure is concerned, the group have given us three songs to digest: two are shiny, new opuses while the closer is a cover of Bathorys For All Those Who Died. Plus, a video Peccatums first is tacked onto the overall package. People looking for a musical description of the band should be pacified upon hearing that Ihsahn and co. play a dark brand of avant-garde rock with heavy reliance on synthesizers. Ihriel thrusts out clean, female vocals while Ihsahn usually sticks to his raspy, black metal delivery, though he does indeed step outside of his forte occasionally. Whether its good or bad, The Moribund People and A Pennys Worth of Heart wont upend Peccatum aficionados, and For All Those Who Died will receive the respect it deserves as its a faithful-yet-experimental rendition. Moreover, the black/white video is quite whimsical, just like the artwork, but I expected nothing less.
Though I cant say Im too crazy about The Moribund People EP or Peccatum, there are several attractive traits that both of the aforementioned possess. The former is an EP, which is reflected in the price, and does house intriguing elements. Would I buy this at the end of the day? My words don't seem to say so, but I probably would. It is Ihsahn after all.
7.5/10
Official Peccatum Website
Official The End Records Website
The End Records TE060 July 12th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Lost in Reverie was a mixed bag, in my opinion, though I loved the glints of black metal that appeared here and there. Many of the characteristics, that riddle their previous full-lengths, remain steadfast on Peccatums latest teaser known as The Moribund People EP. Naturally citing my feelings toward the duos recent work Im halfhearted about this new EP.
Those who stood in line for any of Peccatums prior incarnations will welcome this record with open arms. That much is obvious. However, if youre not so inclined to listen to Ihsahn and Ihriel over other dark bands, then The Moribund People EP will most assuredly put you out. As far as composure is concerned, the group have given us three songs to digest: two are shiny, new opuses while the closer is a cover of Bathorys For All Those Who Died. Plus, a video Peccatums first is tacked onto the overall package. People looking for a musical description of the band should be pacified upon hearing that Ihsahn and co. play a dark brand of avant-garde rock with heavy reliance on synthesizers. Ihriel thrusts out clean, female vocals while Ihsahn usually sticks to his raspy, black metal delivery, though he does indeed step outside of his forte occasionally. Whether its good or bad, The Moribund People and A Pennys Worth of Heart wont upend Peccatum aficionados, and For All Those Who Died will receive the respect it deserves as its a faithful-yet-experimental rendition. Moreover, the black/white video is quite whimsical, just like the artwork, but I expected nothing less.
Though I cant say Im too crazy about The Moribund People EP or Peccatum, there are several attractive traits that both of the aforementioned possess. The former is an EP, which is reflected in the price, and does house intriguing elements. Would I buy this at the end of the day? My words don't seem to say so, but I probably would. It is Ihsahn after all.
7.5/10
Official Peccatum Website
Official The End Records Website
