Brand new
cd from the norwegian art prog masters.
And another
cd that cannot be listen to like any other cd.
43 spins on
the ipod before fumbling to these words.
Let’s face
it, the band is now known for their conceptual records with no compromise.
Art rock,
post rock, post art prog rock… who cares. The band delivers the music that they
want to make and be damned with singles and easy listening.
Demon is no
exception. 4 tracks with one (I’ve been walking) divided in 2. (plus bonus
out-of-concept single song the cage worth having).
Let’s be
honest: it is not easy music you can grasp and like after a couple of play in
the sound machine.
No, Demon,
as most of the music by Gazpacho, is something earned after many times, growing
inside you each time you play it.
For here,
all is about mood, ambiance. A real cinematic piece.
Gazpacho’s
concept is not helping either: A demonical force moving through history, doing
evil deed.
The lyrics
are muddy at best; do not seek enlightenment in them (though there may be some
message in there… Demon comes from the Greek meaning messenger).
These lyrics
whispered by the slurry voice of Jan-holm is another part of the mood the
Norwegians are crafting slowly seconds after seconds.
It is
really hard to talk about this record. It is good, no question about that, but
it is definitely for those who like having a world created before their very eyes…err…ears.
Gazpacho
takes no short cuts, do not try to indulge producer or the listener. They
present a diamond that needs to be shaped with multiple listening to reveal
it’s purity and sparkling beauty.
Not the
best way to discover the band but definitely one of their finest hour (along
with pretty much the 4 prior albums).
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