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Dubbed
by their label to likely become the most hated band in America, Harvist is a
one man project out of West Virginia. Dusk, who plays 99% of the instruments
on the album, save guest appearances on classical and lead guitar, plays
stripped down old-school black metal a la Burzum, Grand Belial's Key and old
Mayhem. The title track starts off fairly doomy, and it was here that I
brushed off the warning about the production. I have heard much, much worse,
even from bands who don't belong to a scene which seems to accept, if not
encourage, a rough sound. The pace quickens on "The Roost And The Song", but
the riffs remain catchy and simple, and are accompanied on this track by some
of the aforementioned classical guitar, which is adeptly played by Nachochwen
of Silverius. Continuing on with the atmospherics is "Phantom Feelings",
which also moves into some guitar harmonies and structural variety, something
that this type of black metal often lacks. I know, I know: the point IS
simplicity and I'm supposed to bathe in the dark nihility of it all, but my
musical preferences usually steer me away from longer songs which are
repetitive and predictable, thus eliminating much of this scene. Dusk
demonstrates a better vocal range than most of his peers, and overall, I
enjoyed "A Gleam In The Night" more than a lot of what I hear from the Old
World these days. With bands like this, Grand Belial's Key, Kult Ov Azazel
and Weltmacht on the rise, the US may be seeing a true black metal
renaissance. Preferred Tracks: "The Roost And The Song", "Longing For
Twilight Essence".
| Tracklist |
1. A Gleam In The Night |
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2. By Hidden Bonds 3. The Roost And The Song 4. Phantom |
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Feelings 5. Longing For Twilight Essence 6. Upon Brazen Wings |
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7. As Darkness Ends The Day |
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