Release
date: December 15th 2017. Label: Forbidden Place Records. Format: DD/Vinyl
STAHV
– S/T – Tracklisting
1.Jardín Infinito
05:03
2.The Test 02:13
3.Djinn Rumi 04:37
4.Forest Dweller
03:35
5.Benevolus 04:14
6.Preta Realm 04:51
7.Grüver 06:55
Members
Solomon Arye
Rosenschein - Everything
Review
STAHV
is the new project from multi-instrumentalist - Solomon Arye
Rosenschein aka Ari. Ari is better known from the more upbeat Hard
Rock/Psych/Sludge/Stoner Rock duo - Teacher. Here on STAHV, Ari plays
a more experimental Drone/Doom/Post-Metal Shoegaze style of sound
with moments of Psych Rock, Stoner Rock and even Industrial Rock
making an appearance here and there. The majority of the album firmly
stays within Pelican/Russian Circles Progressive Post-Rock/Metal
projectory.
Opening
track - Jardin Infinito - starts off very confusingly with Ari
creating a Middle Eastern sound that becomes more focused when the
Doom/Drone sludgy grooves appear. The music is played superbly well
and Ari knows when to change the mood of the album. The album is
heavy whilst still retaining a sense of calm amongst the heavy
noises.
Second
song - The Test - is an electronic/drone driven number with the synth
sounds driving the song to its natural conclusion. The heavy
post-rock/cinematic guitars add real weight to the whole vibe of the
album. Despite only running for two minutes, this song is one of my
favourite songs. One moment the song is remarkably quiet and mellow
then Ari changes gear and brings a sludge/stoner metal groove that
allows the Industrial/Electronic riffs to fully breathe and expand.
Third
track - Djinn Rumi - carries on the stop-start approach of the
Industrial sounds with the Psychedelic Gloomy Stoner riffs merging
with more Middle Eastern sounds. It can be hard work at times
listening to this album but at least Ari is not only challenging
himself musically but also the listener as well.
Other
songs on the album that are worth mentioning are: Forest Dweller,
Benevolus and the superb final song - Grüver. Ari expands his
experimental musical journey further with different noises coming
into play. Ari even includes Americana Country style Rock on Forest
Dweller whilst still creating a heavy gloomy and industrial drone
nightmarish vibe.
The
production on STAHV is expertly handled with all the different
musical elements feeling very much alive. The overall sound is
remarkably clear and fresh with Ari proving what a superb musician he
really is. STAHV won't be for everyone. This is geared for the more
adventurous Drone/Doom/Post-Metal fan. As you'll either think the
album is too quiet or too loud at times.
Overall
STAHV is a complex and weird sounding album when compared to other
Instrumental Rock/Metal albums. However I enjoyed this record
immensely. Perhaps more the different style of sounds than for the
overall delivery of the album itself. It's not perfect but STAHV's
debut album is still a hugely entertaining and superbly well-made
record.
If
you're wondering what Yawning Man would sound like if jamming with
Scott Kelly or JK Broadrick. Look no further. STAHV is here to answer
your Industrial Rock dreams or nightmares depending on your state of
mind.
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