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Sinkadus

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Mellotron Storm
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4.5 stars. SINKADUS are one of my favourite bands, and on this their debut they present us with 4 long melancholic compositions laden with mellotron and flute. Even the vocals sound sad.

It all begins with "Snalblast" the longest track at 18 1/2 minutes, it features lots of time changes and intricate and beautiful melodies throughout. I enjoy the tone and style of guitar that is played. Great section before 6 minutes as the drums, organ, bass and guitar create wonder. Mellotron follows. Some nice guitar before 10 minutes and later before 13 minutes. Beautiful pastoral section before 14 1/2 minutes as vocals return. A mellotron storm 17 minutes in. "Manuel" is probably the most popular SINKADUS song amongst fans. Lots of mellotron and intricate guitar playing. The flute playing is beautiful as usual.The first 1 1/2 minutes are simply gorgeous before it calms down with flute. It kicks back in with chunky bass and a full sound after 2 minutes.The mellotron before 5 minutes is awe-inspiring and other worldly as it goes on and on. Vocals before 6 1/2 minutes. I like the section after 9 minutes as the drumming, mellotron and bass shine. Amazing tune !

"Agren" features the most lyrics and many mood shifts as the organ, guitar and flute stand out.It even gets a little heavy after 2 minutes. It settles with flute before 4 minutes. Guitar a minute later as it brightens. Nice chunky bass 9 minutes in with some excellent organ. Great sound 14 1/2 minutes in. Pulsating organ and vocals 16 minutes in. "Attestupan" sounds fantastic with melltron, heavy drums, flute and bass as the organ rips it up. It settles 3 minutes in with vocals and a darker mood to follow. Tempo picks up after 5 minutes as flute, organ, drums and bass lead the way. Themes are repeated. Cello 8 minutes in. Great sound after 10 minutes, the mellotron is relentless.

A matter of taste I suppose as to which SINKADUS recording is better. I do prefer "Cirkus" with it's shorter but more dynamic ANGLAGARD-like tracks. Both are amazing though.

Mellotron Storm | 5/5 | 2006-10-30

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