| Continuing the tradition of Aluk Todolo's previous three records, Voix showcases a band in constant motion, discovering new variations of their sound with each release while maintaining a distinctive, signature approach. In this sense, Voix—appropriately, given its name meaning "voice(s)" in French—heralds a shift that stretches the band into unforeseen territories, resulting in an even more varied and dynamic style.
The formula is deceptively simple: a dominant, throbbing, and hauntingly organic bass is paired with frantic, razor-sharp yet unhinged drumming, creating a droning loop that feels unyielding. Over this hypnotic foundation, freewheeling, screaming guitars explore sonic spaces shared by black metal, krautrock, and psychedelic rock. Unlike many drone bands, where riffs and feedback noise are often revered as ends in themselves, Aluk Todolo wields these elements as tools, subservient to the music's broader vision. The result is a frantic yet mesmerizing interplay, where repetitive, jazzy rhythms serve as an anchor for riffs that might otherwise drift into the cosmic void.
To achieve this effect and further expand their sonic palette, the trio relinquishes some of the unrelenting, voluptuously dense black metal elements reminiscent of Occult Rock and embraces rockier structures. These influences evoke the psychedelic and krautrock aesthetics of bands like Acid Mothers Temple, Seven That Spells/Jastreb, Electric Orange, and even CAN. This evolution enhances their music's breadth without compromising its intensity, making Voix a bold and compelling entry in their catalog.
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