Release
date: April 17th
2020. Label: God
Unknown Records.
Format: DD/Vinyl
Twin
Sister
– S/T – Tracklisting
1.Light
04:39
2.Husk
07:22
3.Drought
08:41
4.Drab
06:56
5.Ashes
10:37
Members
Jason
Stöll - Bass
Otto
Kokke - Keys
Renë
Aquarius - Drums
Review
Twin
Sister is the new band featuring members of Dead Neanderthals, Sex
Swing and Mugstar. However, Twin Sister is very different from those
bands with this project focusing upon playing a heavy and distorted
style of Drone Metal, Doom Metal, Psych Rock and Krautrock that all
blends for a simplistic style of music. Though, the band make
everything sound so addictive with a focused “one long distorted
riff” style of music that will instantly appeal to fans of BONG and
Sunn O))).
To
the casual listener, Twin Sister maybe playing the same note over and
over again. However, there is more to Twin Sister that you would
initially expect. The music is always constantly engaging and the
band can make the most simplistic note last for ages and still allow
the music to be quite thrilling with the slow-paced drums and long
drawn out Psychedelic sounding grooves
Opening
song – Light – is quite atmospheric with the band moving between
Psychedelic Drone and Post-Rock sounds with a Sludgy attitude moving
the song to it’s natural conclusion. The slow-paced drumming is the
main standout here with the music moving along to the fantastic beats
that Renë
provides. Jason and Otto bring a more nuanced style of Psychedelic
textures with their work on Bass and Keys respectively.
Second
song – Husk – is a slightly heavier song with Twin Sister
adapting a more Doom/Drone Metal based approach that allows the
Psychedelic Sounds to become ever more sinister with a creepy
sounding 70s/80s synth effect reminding me of the classical
soundtracks of John Carpenter films in places. This is one of the
standout sounds on the album as Twin Sister create an unnerving
experience that builds up for a more gloomy cinematic experience.
Third
song – Drought
– operates with a more depressive outlook on life with the song
being close to Post-Black Metal on certain stages of the song. The
instrumental work feels quite calculated and emotionally distant with
the Synths adding a more “Gothic” feel. The song is still firmly
routed in Drone/Doom Metal territory but allows Twin Sister to
experiment with their sound even further and still create a harsh
Psychedelic environment which is always equally addictive.
The
final two songs on the album – Drab and Ashes – continue with the
Drone/Doom/Krautrock experimental groove and offer some of the
harshest and heaviest songs on the album especially on the final song
– Ashes.
This
album isn’t going to be for everyone. As it’s not the most
easiest album to listen to. I admire Twin Sister for releasing an
album such as this. It’s dark, brave and utterly fearless with it’s
own brilliant use of Drone/Doom Metal which left me wanting more.
Overall,
Twin Sister debut album is a welcome addition to the dark world of
Drone/Doom Metal and you should check out if want to hear something
different.
Words
by Steve Howe
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