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THYESTES

Aberrant Vascular

 

Progressive Metal

2.90 | 9 ratings

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Easy Livin
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3 stars Unfullfilled potential

The second of two EPs which represent the total output of ABERRANT VASCULAR, "Thyestes" (2005) contains three tracks running for a total of around 13 minutes.

The music here is looser, and less structured than the first EP. The brief opening "Seulement Pour Les Alienes" is a quick dash through some swirling keyboards and frantic guitar in the style of SYMPHONY X, before some brief high operatic vocals lead us into " Ishi". Here the sound is generally more chaotic, with less melodic operatic vocals than appeared on the first EP. There is still plenty of pace and melody changing, and a general resemblance with bands such as THERION, but less so with RHAPSODY this time.

The third and final track " Meisekiyume" features a mixture of growling and operatic male vocals, with symphonic keyboards and dramatic interludes. Once again, the sound tends to become chaotic, but shows the band to be adventurous, avant-garde, and experimental.

Those who enjoy the more challenging end of the prog metal spectrum will find this EP to be interesting and enjoyable. Clearly Aberrant Vascular are both original and exciting. They have the potential to make a great album, although they will need to develop a tighter sound if they are to enjoy any significant degree of success.

The EP is currently available for free download at the bands official site, linked to from their Progarchives page.

Easy Livin | 3/5 |

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