Cost: $1.00
I saw this described online as a mix of post-rock and doom metal, which honestly wasn't terribly appealing, but I'm willing to chance it for a buck. I can't deny the post-rock description made me think this was going to be more "doom-inspired" and not contain much actual doom, perhaps more in the vein of Katatonia-esque depressive rock. But the description was pretty accurate, as this has atmospheric doom metal sections seguing into (generally) minimalist post-rock parts and vice versa. The doomy sections have some decent heft to them and don't seem overly watered down. The post-rock segments stylistically resemble what you might find in more modern"open-minded" bands of the experimental, sludge, or black metal variety who tend to incorporate those influences in more discordant ways. The whole thing is vocalless and the two styles mesh well, with the doom parts quite seamlessly flowing into the less heavy sections, which are more ponderous and ethereal.
While well-performed, this is more pleasant than compelling, and I think the lack of vocals hurts the doomier side of the equation quite a bit. While the doom parts are more substantial than I would have thought, rather than making the music feel particularly gloomy or sorrowful, they just contribute to an overall ambient atmosphere. When I stopped focusing and just let this play in the background, I actually found the post-rock passages to be the more interesting component here musically, at least in terms of mood and atmosphere. Didn't mind being able to give this a listen for a dollar, but not the kind of CD I think I'd reach for much.
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