Ne Obliviscaris - Urn (2016-2017)

 

1. Libera (Part I) – Saturnine Spheres (9:52)
2. Libera (Part II) – Ascent of Burning Moths (2:36)
3. Intra Venus (7:29)
4. Eyrie (11:51)
5. Urn (Part I) – And Within The Void We Are Breathless (7:30)
6. Urn (Part II) – As Embers Dance In Our Eyes (6:38) 
 (45:56)

Mixed feelings to an extent as my take/feeling about this band is not where it once was. However, this seems like a concept album, and 1 that hardly looks extensive being 45 minutes. Maybe this album will be more refined/concrete perhaps?

I suppose my big issue is with them the mixing and production on their 2 proper studio records (Citadel and Portal of I) and the emphasis on Blast Beats and layers. They often feel hot and almost overproduced. 

Mind you, people love them and I am certainly really glad they have found success (or even are still a a band considering the events of a few years ago with their guitarist and Visa issues in Australia, etc).

I guess we'll see. I am I suppose cautiously optimistic about this. When I check out the 1st track below "Intra Venus" my take may change a little.

And the release date just makes it to be included for this year's end of year list with the Halloween deadline just a few days after the October 27th release date. 

Preorders including vinyl below of course.

Also I do wonder if their Patreon program has been going well since they still have it and it's shared. It's great to see if so of course. 

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