Release
date: November
16th
2018. Label: Metal
Assault
Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Albion
– Tracklisting
1.Albion
2.Vaalbara
3.Aberration
Members
Shawn
Doster: Guitar
Kevin
Cogill: Guitar
Neal
Gardner: Bass
Phillip
Bailey: Drums
Review
Instrumental
Post-Doom/Sludge Metallers - Goliathan - latest release Albion is a
heavy mix of Post-Doom, Sludge, Post-Rock, Post-Metal and Psychedelic
Ambient based sounds. The band throw you right into the action with
the opening track - Albion - which is a haunting progressive mix of
Psychedelic Metal and almost pitch-black textures. Inspired by bands
such as Pelican and Russian Circles but with a doomier edge.
The
song does take to fully get going but when the almost post-black
metal vibes appear then Goliathan become a more confident band. The
atmosphere is quite hard-hitting and one that offers an intelligent
and exciting style of music. The music can be quite melodic at times
especially when the post-rock passages appear. These quieter parts
show another side to the band as they feel equally comfortable
playing a softer style of music. Though their main talent is creating
the heavier riffs that ultimately Post-Metal fans demand.
Second
song Vaalbara is a more chaotic affair with the band moving into
different directions at different stages of the song. Mostly this
works very well. However there are a few parts that feel out of place
at times. Though overall this song manages to end on an exciting
finish.
Final
song - Aberration - is the standout song with Goliathan once again
expertly changing the mood of the EP. This song sees Goliathan
playing a heavier style of music that starts off real slow before
quickly progressing into a faster blend of Post-Rock/Post-Metal.
Albion is a superbly produced EP and shows that Goliathan have real
promise with their music.
Overall,
Albion is a majestic EP that will impress the Post-Rock/Post-Metal
crowd looking for their next heavy musical fix.
Words
by Steve Howe