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Creating a very unique and intoxicating vibe, today we have Norwegian supergroup Whispering Void and their debut release “At the Sound of the Heart”. Featuring members Lindy-Fay Hella and Kristian "Gaahl" Eivind Espedal on vocals,Ronny "Valgard" Stavestrand on guitars and multi-instrumentalist Iver Sandøy handling the rest, this collective delivers eight magical tracks filled with dark/folk rock influences paired with lush vocal arrangements and enriched instrumentation. Think of Tenhi meets Hexvessel, this release is a gratifying aural experience. Opening with the sultry “Vinden Vier”, Lindy-Fay Hella instantly shines as this enigmatic track delivers waves of crafty string instruments alongside dreamy atmospherics and a very hypnotic pace. On “Vi Finnes” the band steps it up a notch with a solemn Gaahl being added to the vocal mix, amongst crafty percussion and a very hypnotic atmosphere. One of the best tracks in this release has to be the eponymous third song, which features some eerie vocal arrangements with a nice Post-Rock-ish vibe, creating a very unique and enveloping vibe. The chilling album title track is definitely one of the most complex and haunting pieces in this album, with a very schizophrenic progression and tons of layered elements that make it a very lush listening experience. The album reaches its peak with mesmerizing tracks like “Lauvvind” and its cathartic moments, alongside “We Are Here” and its very somber and sinister nature with masterful cello arrangements and furious aggression. There are tons of excellent ideas, perfectly intertwined in this release, giving it a high replay value. Closing with the chilling and doomy “Flower”, Whispering Void has set an impressive bar for their future endeavors. “At the Sound of the Heart” is one of those intoxicating releases that the more you listen to it, the more you discover and get pulled into the band’s world. With plenty of elements from more Avant-garde territories, this release delivers some truly unique songs that perfectly exploit the talents of their vocalists, and instrumentalists while creating masterful and captivating music. |
Band: Whispering Void | Album: At the Sound of the Heart |
Label: Prophecy Productions |
Release: October 18th, 2024 |
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Genre: Dark/Folk Rock |
Country: Norway |
Rating: 96/100 |