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| Absu - Tara Classification: Pop Band: Absu Tracks: - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: Tara - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: Pilars of Mercy - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: A Shield With an Iron Face - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: Manannan - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: The Cognate House of Courtly Witches Lie - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: She Cries She Quiet Lake - Phase One Iolanach's Pedagogy: Yrp Lluyddawc - Phase Two: The Cythraul Klan's Scrutiny: From Ancient Times (Scarless S - Phase Two: The Cythraul Klan's Scrutiny: Four Crossed Wands (Spell 181) - Phase Two: The Cythraul Klan's Scrutiny: Vorago (Spell 182) - Phase Two: The Cythraul Klan's Scrutiny: Bron (Of the Waves) - Phase Two: The Cythraul Klan's Scrutiny: Stone of Destiny (...for Magh - Tara (Recapitulation) Excellent stuff "Tara" is, simply put, one of the finest Pieces of sonic chaos these ears have had the privilege of hearing. Commonly labelled "black thrash," Absu's sound essentially combines the dark atmosphere and over-the-top image of Black metal with the precision and accessibility of thrash. And on this album, the combination works extremely well. With musicianship to spare and razor-sharp songwriting skills, Absu create music that's epic, unrelenting, and at times even catchy. The whole album has a very ominous feel, and the band's thrash attack should get heads banging in no time. Proscriptor has the black-metal nails-on-a-chalkboard voice down perfectly, and his drumming adds a level of technicality that's not often seen in this style of music. Shaftiel launches one volley of fearsome riffs after another, and the subterranean bass rumbles along quite effectively in the background. Almost every song on "Tara" takes off at breakneck speed, but at the same time Absu are clearly methodical about what they do. Despite their blazing speed, these songs are loaded with intricate arrangements and interesting structures. "Pilars of Mercy," "A Shield With an Iron Face," and "Vorago," among others, are some of the fastest songs ever recorded, and the frequent tempo changes keep them from ever getting boring. The bagpipe intro and outro, the atmospheric interlude "Yrp Lluyddawe," and the acoustic guitar track "Bron (Of the Waves)" are nice touches as well, giving "Tara" some much-needed variety. 4.5 stars. a worthy album for any metal fan Until the release of Tara, I had not had a chance to experience the music of Absu. After listening I have concluded that I was missing out on one of the most talented metal groups in the world. Tara is thirteen tracks of brilliant thrash with a decided Black metal influence. The best feature of Tara is the superb musical arrangement that gives each song a sweeping epic feel. At approximately fifty minutes, this album is lengthy for a metal release, but when it finishes playing you wish it was even longer. <BR>The guitars on the album have a great sound, incorporating some very innovative riffs. The vocalist/drummer, an eccentric figure known as Proscriptor, is Truly an incredible musician and writer of lyrics. The lyrics themselves are an interesting departure from the often cliched Extreme metal theme, focusing on Celtic mythology and Hermetic magick. The sleeve booklet even has a glossary of terms in the back for those not versed on this subject. <BR>Listeners should expect a lengthy album containing great guitar riffs, hyperfast drumming, and clever arrangement. Good music, but can't play on computer Absu has released yet another great album, but unfortunately I can't listen to it, because it won't play on my computer or my car cd-player. I had to listen to it on my friends player. It seems all Osmose CDs are copy protected, and I can only listen to them on my computer or my car, so I'm out of luck. I would give the album 5 stars, but I got so annoyed by this that I had to take 2 stars out of it.<BR>I've been listening to Absu for couple years now, and Third Storm of Cythraul seemed to be outstanding album for me, until this Tara came out, but again, I won't be listening to it at home. I just now know not to buy any CDs from Osmose productions anymore. Buy Absu Tara at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
