Whispers In The Shadow
Beyond The Cycles of Time
Solar Lodge
This is a special moment in the existence of
Whispers In The Shadow; the new album represent the end of a cycle.
This is a brew extract of the press kit for this new release: “Thematically, Whispers in the Shadow took
their path into the depths of occultism with their album INTO THE
ARMS CHAOS, released in 2008, and started a four-album-cycle, which
deals with the four alchemic stages of the transformation”
Whispers in the Shadow are back with their
high-level music, this Occvlt Gothic Rock. This band has a very
special energy, and a well-defined and unique identity. I really like
this because they bet for a sound of their own. This sound is
evolving and getting better and better, making of Whispers in the
Shadow one relevant band in the world wide scene of the true Gothic
Rock. The discography of WITS includes more than 15 releases, but I
have to say that their sound is really refreshing and it has been
renewed in the recent years. This is the result of the experience
gained through the years; the musicianship in this album is sober and
strong, it is definitive.
“Crossroads” is mid-tempo, and has
determination and catchy melody; this one sounds really BIG. Great
start for this album. “His Name Is Legion” is a display of
tasteful guitar-oriented Gothic Rock; and it is a perfectly balanced
song. “Left Hand Anthem” includes shinths and this inspiring
mood, it rises higher, and higher and then…. Here is “The
Sacrament”, this song has aplomb and dominant bass lines. This
track is constructed around the strong rhythm section; the guitars
are combined with the keyboards, and the passionate vocal performance
creating this majestic sound. “Safe And Sound” has the same
features of the previous track; this song is so finely crafted! The
pace is slow and darkly delicious. “Lilitu’s Claws” is an
instrumental tune, is very dynamic and it has great hook. The basis
of this track is simple and quite effective; they complete the
picture here with this well-constructed arrangement, and the use of
samplers. “Incantation” is totally deep and introspective, with
mesmerizing melody. I can say the same about “Agent Of Chaos” The
guitar work and the pace in those two tracks, made me think in some
passages of the album “Disintegration” by The Cure; specially
“Incantation”. “Agent Of Chaos” adds more intensity and the
vocal performance is more dramatic. These two tracks have some really
ominous sound…Total respect!
“The End Of Future” could be described as
Gothic-Progressive sound; the different stages in this song are well
executed, and the transitions are linked with expertise. This song is
non-stop dynamism from the beginning to the end. “Adversarial
Light” is atmospheric and dramatic; is like an intro to “The
Departure” This song takes the progressions to another level, with
epic feeling. It is a great conclusion for this record, and for the
entire four-album cycle.
Impressive work by Whispers In The Shadow,
captivating music with awesome production (Perfect recording and
mixing) the song writing and the execution are high quality stuff.
From now on, this album is a serious contender to be one of the best
records of 2014.
I want to listen to this album again and
again….
BONUS:
DEAD LETTER SONGS 2007-2014
As I said before this is a special moment in
the history of WITS, alongside with that brilliant new work; they
have released a Tarot deck and this bonus album for the people who
took part in the pledge campaign for “Beyond The Cycles Of Time”.
You have this collection of ten tracks as an extra: More Whispers In
The Shadows, more great Gothic Rock….This is worth every cent that
you can spend on it. More like an investment; this is a guaranteed
profit for everyone who loves real Gothic Rock… Gothic Rock with
vision and innovative spirit.
Daniel Olvera