EMBRIONAL - Inherited Tendencies For Self-Destruction (CD)
Poland | Death
Detailed Description
EMBRIONAL's fourth full-length marks a new chapter for the Gliwice-based four-piece. The compositions take on a redefined approach, from writing, recording, through self-production by vocalist Skullripper of Azarath fame. The drums and guitars give off a natural and spacious sounding, having been tracked at the atmospheric Piek?o Niebo Studio in cooperation with Ataman Tolovy. Combined with crisp growls, hounding bass & tremolo arm-prone guitar solos - registered at Panzer Studios - the sonic arrangement turns out suffocating and dark, layered with punishing outbursts not impervious to more climatic moments along the album's near 40 minute run. Production-wise, the longplay has been diversified by throwing in technical flavors and a balanced amount of samples, which smartly add up to its heaviness. Haldor Grunberg took care of mixing and mastering at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Azarath, Pestilence). Maciej Kamuda painted the cover artwork and Maciej Mutwil portrayed the band in photography.
