CONTAIGEON — Death At The Gates Of Delirium (review)

CONTAIGEON — Death At The Gates Of Delirium album cover Album · 2010 · Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
The Block
When I first got this album, a free download from their band site, I was thoroughly enjoyed since I don’t often get free stuff. And, after I listened to it, I was still very happy with even though it took at least six to seven listens to get used to it. Musically it is very sound with good drums and a good guitar. One complaint about the drums, played by Carrious the keeper of rhythmic rituals as he so put it, because they are a bit repetitive over all the songs. This isn’t all that bad though since the drumming is very enjoyable and adds a lot to the songs. Rahab, the guitarist, employs some very heavy riffs, and overall good playing, which adds very nice layers to the songs. Then came the problem that caused me to listen to it more and more to see if it got any better.

That problem was their singing. The first time I listened to the album it sounded as if Archeon was growling through a metal cup in his parent’s basement. I think you could blame most of that on their production, since they have not been picked up by a label yet. But, as I listened to it more and more it was easier to make out their lyrics, and they weren’t so warbled.

Then after even more listens I began to see the extent of their abilities. It is very somber and dark, but with an edge to it. The lyrics also became easier and easier to hear when I put more listens in. they are quite original, but in a weird, and dark sort of way. The song that really got me into the album was “The Day the Earth Stood Dead” because it had very good bass and guitar lines that layered smoothly, if you could call deep, dark, and imminence smooth. Also the drums vary from the other songs which make it sound more unique.

This bands ability to change my mind definitely warrants their debut 3.5 stars, and I look foreword to seeing them get picked up by a record label and put out some more good stuff.
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UMUR wrote:
more than 2 years ago
If you like your death metal dark and twisted in the vain of Immolation, this one might be something for you.
J-Man wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Nice review. I'm going to have to check this out at some point...

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