"Flawless"
Disappearer is a Portuguese project of Pedro Coelho Pereira (all instruments) and the Basement Dweller Choir (vocals/vocoder), that has been active since 2012 (but making separately roughly since 2008).
The ambient nature of this record, even at it's most harsh, is what keeps me coming back after plenty of listens. The guitar tones, even when in full on overdrive distortion, are stunning; the production here is flawless. Opening with the record's most driving track, the pumling "Forget Me Pills" Disappearer works by laying noise on top of slow burning grooves, creating a hypnotic sea of sound. There are a few surprising moments of calm; the quiet "Stuck In A Loop" is played solely with a crispy clean guitar sound, and other passages, like the opening section of the epic centerpiece "Metal Heart", also take substantial time to breathe. There's also a surprising amount of subtle melody here as well, which is highlighted by the throbbing "Goodnight Mr Frakenstein" which actually has a few catchy moments. Disappearer didn't prove to be the most original take on this seemingly odd style of ambient metal, but they did bring the genre some much deserved recognition. Simply put, this album is a ocean of noise, one that is often frequented by tropical storms, but it's effect has always been quite calming. One of 2014's most impressive and timeless albums. This is by far one of the best albums I have ever listened too. The five Ms doesn't give it justice. You must listen to this......NOW
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Disappearer is a Portuguese project of Pedro Coelho Pereira (all instruments) and the Basement Dweller Choir (vocals/vocoder), that has been active since 2012 (but making separately roughly since 2008).
The ambient nature of this record, even at it's most harsh, is what keeps me coming back after plenty of listens. The guitar tones, even when in full on overdrive distortion, are stunning; the production here is flawless. Opening with the record's most driving track, the pumling "Forget Me Pills" Disappearer works by laying noise on top of slow burning grooves, creating a hypnotic sea of sound. There are a few surprising moments of calm; the quiet "Stuck In A Loop" is played solely with a crispy clean guitar sound, and other passages, like the opening section of the epic centerpiece "Metal Heart", also take substantial time to breathe. There's also a surprising amount of subtle melody here as well, which is highlighted by the throbbing "Goodnight Mr Frakenstein" which actually has a few catchy moments. Disappearer didn't prove to be the most original take on this seemingly odd style of ambient metal, but they did bring the genre some much deserved recognition. Simply put, this album is a ocean of noise, one that is often frequented by tropical storms, but it's effect has always been quite calming. One of 2014's most impressive and timeless albums. This is by far one of the best albums I have ever listened too. The five Ms doesn't give it justice. You must listen to this......NOW
Metalzine M Rating Out Of Five:
MMMMM
Check It Out Here