Release
date: March 03rd 2017. Label: Argonauta Records. Format:
CD/DD
Moon
Omen – Tracklisting
1.Shadow Witch 07:06
2.Once Human 05:50
3.The Firemill 07:20
4.Doomsday Cyborg
06:49
5.Wish For Dawn
06:55
6.Moon Omen 09:06
Members:
Oscar: drums
Daniel: voice /
guitars
Moline: bass guitar
Review
If
you're expecting Moribund Star Part 2 then you're going to be
extremely disappointed. As Moon Omen is a very different album from
MotherSloth. It's a more progressive and experimental album compared
to Moribund Star.
It's
a brilliantly produced album. I can't deny that. It even has some
intriguing and well executed concepts throughout the album. It's just
that compared to Moribund Star which I'm a huge fan of, Moon Omen
doesn't quite match up in terms of overall enjoyment. That's not too
say it's a bad album. Far from it. It's a very good album indeed. I
was expecting so much more.
If
you're a fan of experimental and almost avant garde Doom/Sludge Metal
then you will find much to enjoy here. MotherSloth do create stunning
riffs on tracks such as Shadow Witch, Once Human and the awesome
title track – Moon Omen.
The
vocals are another highlight with Daniel showing his impressive vocal
range throughout the album. I enjoyed the Alice In Chains grunge
style theatrics that the band include on certain parts of the album.
It seems that MotherSloth have taken influence from YOB and
Pallbearer on this album as you can hear familiar sounds especially
with guitars.
I
can see why MotherSloth wanted to make a different album to Moribund
Star. On that album you could see they were a forward thinking band
who are willing to take risks with their music. Even if it meant
losing some of their original fan-base. I'm still a fan and I admire
their decision in making an album such as this. The album is already
receiving it's fair share of praise. If this was the first time I
heard MotherSloth then I would absolutely love this album. It's that
I hold Moribund Star in such high regard that I can't stop comparing
the two albums.
If
you're a fan of Experimental Sludge/Doom Metal then you will no doubt
enjoy this album. It's a brave and exciting album at times. Though I
will be listening to Moribund Star more than Moon Omen. Though I have
a feeling this is an album that I will be revisiting in the future
and changing my mind about. Until then.......
Make
your own decisions about Moon Omen.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks to NeeCee Agency
and Argonauta Records for the promo. Moon Omen is available to buy
now from Argonauta Records on CD/DD
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