Release
date: June 02nd 2017. Label: Backbite Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
"don't
be afraid", she whispered and disappeared – Tracklisting
1.Lost In
Translation 21:56
2.Shaping Stone
09:02
3.Facing Extinction
15:50
Band
Members:
Markus; Denis; Timo
Review
Codeia have only been
going as a band since 2016 and they have just released their debut
album - “don't be afraid”, she whispered and disappeared. The
band create a thin line between post-rock, post-metal, post-hardcore
and doom based sounds. The album isn't an easy listen as Codeia
aren't your typical Post-Rock/Post-Metal band. They create different
sounds that could be ISIS (The Band)/Neurosis style heaviness one
moment and blissful ambient post-rock sounds the next.
Opening track – Lost
In Translation – is a multi-layered song with different parts and
chapters to it. Codeia weave post-rock dynamics with a trance based
sludge/post-metal sound with distorted vocals and bleak soundclips to
match. Some parts of this song have a certain Tool-esque feel to them
but I prefer when the band play the familiar styling of bands such as
Isis (The Band) and Neurosis. As Post-Metal is one of my favourite
genres of music and Codeia tap into that euphoric
post-rock/post-metal high when the loud riffs finally come along,
it's nigh on impossible not to be swept away by it all. Maybe the
song could have been about 5 minutes shorter as it's an epic 22
minute journey that could be too frustrating for some. Though the
band keep you entertained throughout with complex rhythms and sounds
that will soon get under your skin.
Second track –
Shaping Stone – is a more dynamic post-rock song with haunting
vocals to match. The mood does become heavier with traditional sludge
based guitars making a welcome appearance. This is perhaps the most
exciting track on the album as Codeia have less time to play with
this song. Though still epic at almost 10 minutes in length.
Third track – Facing
Extinction – is a very cold and subtle affair with Codeia once
again experimenting with their sound. Psychedelic and industrial
style noises weave into the familiar Post-Rock/Post-Metal
surroundings as Codeia create a challenging and complex song that I
found to be very frustrating at times. Though you have to give Codeia
credit for trying something different.
Overall, “don't be
afraid”, she whispered and disappeared – is a challenging and
beautifully played album. If you're a fan of bands such as Russian
Circles, ISIS (The Band) and Neurosis then you will find much to
enjoy here.
Excellent and Highly
Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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