Rotting Christ - "Aealo"
Far be it for me to begrudge a band as talent rich and intense as Rotting Christ to stretch their ideas and sound in new directions, but when placed up against the incredible work that has marked their work up until now and the great songs found on this new disc, it feels like they missed the mark. Tracks like "Noctis Era" and "...Pir Threontai" are better examples of their strengths, relying on grinding midtempo rhythms bolstered by Themis Tolis' fluttering drum work and the stinging leads of guitarist George Bokos.
When the mix of art and anger works, though, you almost wish the band had it in them to catch that same fire throughout this album. The slow, vicious "Thou Art Lord" (one of the few tracks here sung primarily in English) is served well by the creepy insinuations of guest vocalists and the growling spoken word interludes that provide some fantastic chills to an already icy song. If anything, this album will likely leave you hungry to see where the band is going to take these new ideas on a future album. It's just a shame they couldn't flesh them out better here. [ END ]
Track Listing:
01. Aealo
02. Eon Aenaos
03. Demonon Vrosis
04. Noctis Era
05. Dub-Sag-Ta-Ke
06. Fire, Death and Fear
07. Nekron Iahes...
08. ...Pir Threontai
09. Thou Art Lord
10. Santa Muerte
11. Orders From The Dead
Run Time: 50:04
Release Date: 02.23.2010

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