Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sun 0))) - Monoliths & Dimensions

Sun 0)))'s penchant for ambient metal (I am very thankful this genre exists) is like the best Hitchcock movies. There are four songs here, none shorter than 9 minutes, the longest over 17 minutes. It's a rewarding album that demands repeated, close listening because of its detailed textures (there's Tuvian thraot singing on here! On top of controlled reverb! With occasional bursts of choirs!). My first couple listens, it sounded like endless droning, but once the details start to stick out, the album doesn't let go until it's over.

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