Release
date: April 13th
2019.
Label: Hand
Of Doom Records.
Format: CD/DD/Vinyl
as
he turned back towards the eye of the storm – Tracklisting
1.canon
of echoes 20:05
2.emerald
deception 10:35
3.mantra
05:13
4.medallion
15:51
Members
Denis
S. (Bass, Vocals)
Timo
L. (Drums)
Markus
L. (Guitars)
Review
“as
he turned back towards the eye of the storm” is the new album from Post-Metallers – codeia and it’s a haunting and
progressive style of Ambient Doom, Post-Rock and Post-Metal. Taking
influence from Cult Of Luna, Russian Circles and Pelican in places.
This album is a constantly heavy and challenging album to listen to
at times.
codeia
write and perform sprawling cinematic riffs where the loud and quiet
moments fit superbly well. The harsh vocals from Denis add real
menace to the bands overall sound especially on the epic opening song
– Canon Of Echoes. The song is a very cold and depressing
experience in places and the more better for it. It does take time
for the song to fully get going. However this allows codeia time to
experiment and perfect their overall sound.
The
second song – Emerald Deception – starts in similar fashion to
the opening song but with a more subdued approach. The slow-paced
Ambient Doom style sounds offers a warmer experience as the Post-Rock
riffs slowly appear. When the song becomes heavier codiea become a
more threatening force. However I did enjoy and appreciate the gloomy
post-rock vibe playing against the heavier Sludge/Post-Metal sounds.
This is perhaps my favourite song on the album.
The
final two songs on the album Mantra and Medallion follow the same
destructive path as the opening two songs but with a more direct and
heavier sound. Medallion is the strongest song on the second half of
the album with codeia becoming more confident as a result.
“as
he turned back towards the eye of the storm” is a superbly produced
album and one that shows codeia’s talents to perfection. If you
want a complex sounding Post-Metal album that doesn’t shy away from
playing heavy Sludge/Post-Metal riffs then this is the album for you.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks
to Timon at Mountain Range PR for the promo. “as he turned back
towards the eye of the storm” is available to buy now on
CD/DD/Vinyl via Hand Of Doom Records.
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