Hypno5e - Des Deux L'une Est L'autre (2007)

Hypno5e is a French band that plays avant-garde / experimental metal. I get plenty of albums to review each month and I have not heard anything like this album in quite a while, and I don’t mean this in a bad way “Des Deux L'une Est L'autre” is a very interesting album from start to end.

Since the first track Hypno5e sets the stage for a psychedelic voyage that the listeners are about to take. This album features a very good balance of ‘heavy’ metal parts with nice ambient passages that complement each other to perfection; the band has achieved a very unique balance of musical elements.

The use of samples on top of the ambient passages and some metal parts is a nice element that makes this release even better. The use of different vocal styles in this album is a great way of highlighting the different moods and emotions in the songs. I must say that musically and vocally this album is very solid and it has quickly made its way into my list of favorite experimental albums.

Overall this album is a very good example of a creative and different experimental metal album, and I can’t wait to listen to more music from this band. With their perfect blend of ambient passages, emotional song writing and harsh but perfectly placed metal sections this band has a bright future ahead of them. If you are looking for a different album to listen to, give “Des Deux L'une Est L'autre” a try and I can guarantee you wont be disappointed.

Release: 2007

Country: France