INVENT THE UNIVERSE

Wow! Thanks to David Maxim Micic for turning me onto this guy, Widek and Plini! This might not be to everyone's taste, but to my ears this is such a treasure! Apparently I must be turning into a djent fan... To say that Sithu Aye has chops galore would be an understatement, he's also got some great songwriting skills. Even if guitar instrumental music isn't your thing, you still might like this (or any of Sithu Aye's releases). You could just about apply this review to ANY of Sithu's releases, I LOVE what this guy does! As always, your mileage may vary; but for me this is top-notch stuff. Absolutely essential for anyone who likes guitar instrumental music! 5 jolly enormous stars, indeed!!!

Sithu Aye topped himself here, first experimenting with a bit of progressive metalcore - djent, as it is apparently called - as a part of a general continuation of the excellent electronic backed prog metal of "Cassini". And while djent, like most metalcore, is hit or miss, this is a direct hit. He works the elements of djent in perfectly with his original style, and what use it has is flawless. It is also rather sparing, too, which should help those understandably uncomfortable with the style digest it. Otherwise, this is "Cassini" gone into an instrumental overdrive. The electronic atmospheres are still wonderful, and his playing is still as excellent as ever, and now even more varied. Aye has to be one of the best musicians in metal right now, and that he is prog metal is a miracle for us. Highly recommended.