PROMINENCE AND DEMISE

Winds

Experimental/Post Metal

3.90 | 68 ratings

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Robinanimate

Groundbreaking.

Did you ever wonder how Spiral Architect or Spastic Inc would sound if fused with more accessible melodies. Then look no further, Winds is here. First of all, the musicianship and progressivity is lifted to a new level on this record. Before this album I would never mention Winds in any relation to Spastic Inc or Spiral Architect. But on Prominence and Demise they sound like a fusion between these two previously mentioned bands and maybe Mundanus Imperium or even Ayreon. They are of course less melodic than Ayreon and less technical than Spiral Architect, but they definitely reside somewhere in between these. This should interest all fans of progressive music. It could maybe also be compared to Arcturus, without any extreme vocals.

The interaction between the musicians is sublime. The drumming and bass sets up an extremely steady rhythm section. The guitar work is extraordinary, with some truly unique solo work. The synth/piano is sublime when it pops up arbitrarily on various tracks, and I also find the male vocals to be improving from previous albums. Everything is actually improved ten folds on this album as Winds true potential is finally shining through.

The only negative aspect on this album is that the production is a bit below par. The bass is way too loud, making the guitar almost disappear in vital parts. (Ex: Intro on The Grand Design.) Still, with a weak production, I reward this album the highest score. Just because everything else is as good as could ever be expected. Such a development shall not go unrewarded by. Half a star reduction for the production. At least it leaves room for even more improvement on their next endeavor.

This album is a Must Have.

Robinanimate | 5/5 | 2010-4-20

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