Release
date: March
06th
2020. Label: Stolen
Body Records.
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
Of
Dimensions And Theories - Tracklisting
1.In
Search of M-Theory
2.Quantum
Determinism
3.An
Appraisal
4.Beyond
Perturbative States
5.A
Superstring Revolution I
6.A
Superstring Revolution II
Members
Alberto
(Guitar)
Samuel
(Bass)
Mico
/ Gerardo (Drums)
Roman
(Live Samples & Synth)
Review
Vinnum
Sabbathi new album – Of Dimensions And Theories – (ODAT) –
continues the journey that Post-Doom/Sludge Metal Instrumentalists –
Cegvera – started with The Sixth Glare. As this ambitious two-part
concept album told through different bands now goes into outer space
with Vinnum Sabbathi telling the next thrilling chapter that The
Sixth Glare ended upon.
Whilst
The Sixth Glare focused upon the almost end and complete destruction
of humanity, this sees the last remain of the survivors journeying
into space and the perilous journey they end up taking.
As
with Cegvera new album. Vinnum Sabbath excel themselves with their
new record. As ODAT is full of rich ideas that could leave people
confused especially if you haven’t heard The Sixth Glare. As the
album is spliced with little bits of information from that album but
with a more cosmic and spaced out vibe.
If
you’ve heard of Vinnum Sabbathi’s previous records, then their
trademark Psychedelic Doom and Spaced Out Stoner Metal grooves are
still there but played at a heavier level and perhaps even more
progressive than ever before. The ever-present audio soundbytes make
a welcome return and drive the story along through it’s natural,
bleak and heavy conclusion.
The
album is split into two parts. The first part is the four epic songs
(In Search Of M-Theory, Quantum Determinism, A Superstring Revolution
I and A Superstring Revolution II) represent the “Dimensions”
part of the album with the focus primarily being on the Space
Exploration of the story.
The
second part represent the “Theories” part of the album with two
shorter songs (An Appraisal and Beyond Perturbative States)
representing the public’s view of the current situation on the
planet.
Vinnum
Sabbathi take different approaches with all of the songs on the album
and perhaps at their creative best on the “Theories” part of the
album. As the soundclips used against the Ambient Post-Rock sounds
add a more depressing feel to the overall sound of the album.
I
may have gone slightly deeper than I would have liked with this
review and I make no apologies for that. As the story is equally as
important as the music itself. Though, the music is equally as
powerful with Vinnum Sabbathi continuing with their distinctive blend
of Prog Metal, Psych, Doom, Stoner and Sludge Metal combining for a
more cinematic style of music.
The
standout songs are perhaps the “Dimensions” part of the album
with Vinnum Sabbathi bringing the best and heaviest sounds on that
part of the album. The instrumental work can be distorted at times
and the use of Electronic Sounds add an extra layer of intelligence
to the overall story of the entire album.
Of
Dimensions And Theories is a complex and multi-layered album that’s
just as accessible as their celebrated debut album but the band
deserve credit for going down a different route for this album. If
you’re not bothered about the story and only here for the riffs and
that’s fine too. As Vinnum Sabbathi have you covered on all fronts
with a wide range of different genres within the Heavy Rock spectrum.
This
album like The Sixth Glare is an Album Of The Year contender for
myself. The hardest part for myself will be deciding which one is the
better album. At this moment in time, I can’t decide and they’re
equally as brilliant as each other. If you’ve already own The Sixth
Glare, then Of Dimensions And Theories is an essential purchase.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Vinnum
Sabbathi and Stolen Body Records for
the
promo. Of
Dimensions And Theories
is
available to buy on
DD/CD/Vinyl
via Stolen Body Records
from
March 27th
2020
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