Knell, The
Harm ()
Wydane przez Totalrust MusicRok wydania Kraj IsraelNapisał Wouter8
Israeli atmospheric doom metal combo The Knell has been honing their craft since 1998. "Harm" is the band's first full length recording, nevertheless it was worth the wait. Desolate, bleak and utterly slow doom in the tradition of bands like Esoteric (although, not nearly as psychedelic), Skepticism and Worship, while retaining a melodic sensibility reminiscent of early My Dying Bride and Anathema. All 7 tracks are of equal high standard, picking a stand-out track is out of the question. Vocally, Noam Kimhi reminds me a bit of Pantheist's Kostas, as he's both decipherable and versatile. Production wise this album ranks among the better ones in the genre. Drums and guitars come with all crunch and crisp they need, the beefy bass is audible and the vocals sit comfortably in the mix. The drums are produced nicely thick with an eye to detail for the toms, snares, bass drums and cymbals. Comparisons to "The Knowing" by Novembers Doom isn't that far off, although it doesn't has that album's warm sound. "Harm" was mastered at Priority Recording Studios by Esoteric mainman Greg Chandler and the results speak for themselves. The album comes with fitting somber artwork, including a booklet with full lyrics, photos and other useful info. The Knell surely has crafted an amazing debut with "Harm" that is bound to make an impact in the international doom scene. Highly recommended for fans of the genre, pick it up now as it is limited to 1000 copies.
www.theknell.net
