SHAPE OF DESPAIR

Release Year: 2023
Artist Origin: FIN
Style: heavy oppressing atmospheric doom metal

much anticipated by loyal fanbase of gravely depressed doomers, the fifth full-length [2022] by remarkable Finnish entity merges signature funeral spirit with expanded textures, intricately weaving monolithic guitar riffs, submerged growls, and sparse clean vocals through vast, atmospheric passages; rich interplay of orchestral layers and subdued piano motifs creates a darkly immersive depth that contrasts with suffocating slowness of the compositions, pushing boundaries of the genre with subtle shifts in dynamics and mood, while maintaining a restrained, almost meditative heaviness, culminating in almost one hour long opus that offers both vast emotional weight and a nuanced sense of progression within droning flow of each track, making it a meticulously crafted exploration of sonic melancholy and tension; recent French gatefold sleeve white/black marbled green vinyl edition with two pro-printed inserts is limited to 350 units