Wednesday 12 August 2015

Woods of Desolation - Torn Beyond Reason


Release Date: 25 February 2011
Genre: Depressive Black Metal
Country: Australia (Wollongong, New South Wales)
Info: Metal ArchivesBandcamp




Woods of Desolation is a Depressive Black Metal one-man-band from Australia. It was founded in 2005 by "D." and "P. Knight", although "D." is the only current member of the band. Despite being the only member, "D." has used session musicians to carry drum and vocal duties in its studio records.

This is the second full-length album from the band, released by Northern Silence Productions.

Line-up:
  • D. - Guitars, Bass
  • Tim Yatras (former Austere) - Vocals, Drums
  • Tim Ian Grose a.k.a. Lord Tim - Keyboards (Additional), Producer

Even though the album's length does not reach the 40 min mark, it is not a short record, once listened. Its length, in fact, can be considered adequate. Judged by ears unaccustomed to Depressive Black Metal, it may sound monotonous and boring. However, when we take another listen at it we find subtle nuances and melodies that make each of the album's songs a unique experience on its own.

It is a melancholic-sounding release. Its sound evokes sadness and a slight feeling of despair. Bearing in mind that it is a Depressive BM album, it is not really a surprise. But what indeed is surprising is a dominant feeling that expands along the whole record. This feeling is more than anything, hope.

This hope nuance is present in the melodic progressions of the album tracks. This sensation makes a beautiful contrast with the sad and desperate sound of the music.

It is an album that leaves no one indifferent.

In a broader scope, Torn Beyond Reason is filled with massive-sounding melodies. Its distorted guitars and vocals bring in a fine dose of nuisance. But at the same time they form a wall of sound that strikes us and wraps us into its depressive yet uplifting atmosphere.

This album is truly a beautiful musical piece, highly recommended.

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