Returning with their masterwork that was Colored Sands, consisting of a revitalised line up which at first glance might have seemed a Frankenstein-esque creation, in fact created a paradoxically coherent sound. Primed for another onslaught of cacophony we welcome Gorguts back to the dissonant arena with opus Pleiades’ Dust.
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1. Pleiades Dust
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[length]33:00[/length]
[record_label]Season of Mist[/record_label]
[release_date]May 13th 2016[/release_date]
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Never one to shy away from philosophy our latest tale, a thirty three minute one track song details the etymology of what we come to know now as knowledge. Raped of its contents the Pleiades’ library housed some of the most influential philosophical information of our before its arson. Containing elements used throughout the band’s career, those who found solace in Colored Sands will be right at home with Lemay’s sound. Working in a somewhat three act sense, initial wave of attack sees more of an aggressive slant taken, demonstrating in particular drummer Patrice Hamelin‘s capability behind the kit. Masterfully navigating the bombastic blast beats to light splash cymbals flutters, creating a perfect sense of balance. Nevertheless with thirty minutes of music compiled entirely on one track the main enemy is boredom.
Eschewing this very adversary the record works in phases after a signature artificial harmonic Lemay motions us towards more ambient tones leading us into our second act. Something not explored yet in the band’s career,creating a much needed but no less abyssal breather from the music remaining as despondent as ever with the swirling ambient tones. Pushing the band’s signature sound forwards ever more into the avant garde territory, including Colin Marston‘s bass who is given some limelight with some interesting solo sections not to mention being a lot higher in the mix. As the final act begins its finale of dexterous guitar solos appear with animalistic drum patterns and of course the world swallowing bellows of Lemay before returning into the inherit nothingness from whence it came.
Despite the record only being one track, the sheer amount of effort put into composing a single well orchestrated, structurally sound piece deserves more than just a few lines. Building upon their 2013 effort Gorguts remain driven yet with an acute sense of curiosity. Returning with their coup de grace our conductors of cacophony excel in every word here on Pleiades’ Dust. Unique in its conception, ominous in its existence a Gorguts release never is a quick fix but instead in a banquet of absolute, if a little high brow, musical genius and Pleiades’ Dust is just as essential as you think.
[verdict]Yes[/verdict]
[why]Going the route of the EP, Gorguts have released a thirty three minute descent delving into true avant garde territory. Incorporating different styles to increase their musical vocabulary Gorguts, as expected have delivered another masterpiece.[/why]
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