Release Date: 25th September 2026. Label: Echodelick Records. Format. Digital Download
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Review
Crimson is an eight minute plus epic that sees Astral Construct aim for a heavier Post-Metal sound that touches upon the fringes of Drone Metal whilst keeping with his own great style of Psych Rock, Space Rock and Stoner Rock sounds. There's an almost "soundtrack" quality to crimson which acts as a good indicator of the direction of the upcoming album The Exoplanetary Diversions is heading upon.
There's a lot of frenzied sludgy guitars and fuzzed out melodies forming on top of each other which feels slightly chaotic but superbly quite restrained at the same time. Astral Construct weaves a level of progressive Doomed Out melodies which are quite aggressive one moment and transform into a sullen Post-Rock dynamic.
There is a beginning, middle and end with this track as Crimson offers a diverse selection of intricate musical passages that all feel quite different to each other. However, when fully joined up, this allows the song to be quite an epic journey of self discovery well at least for Astral Construct.
This is a great track to announce the upcoming new album as it's quite an action packed and surreal experience which has got me quite excited for what lies ahead.
Words by Steve Howe
Exclusive Song Premiere
Astral Construct say this about "Crimson" and gives a great description about the upcoming album itself:
“Crimson is the centerpiece on the third Astral Construct album, The Exoplanetary Diversions, which is slated for release in November of 2026. The album will be Astral Construct’s first with Echodelick Records. Crimson features psychedelic passages, heavy sections and a surprise middle section that invokes moody, ethereal movements. The song fits perfectly with the Astral Construct mission of drawing the listener into the journey and takes them back to the age when albums were consumed in its entirety, rather than pieces cobbled into streaming playlists.”
Thanks to Astral Construct for all of the details
