The Graveless Ones
Believe me,
there is one fundamental thing I cannot understand. Why the hell Entrails
didn’t record any new song for this split? Just like the Spaniards did? The
song they recorded is a live version of “Unleashed Wrath” coming from their
second album “The Tomb Awaits”. But do not get me wrong, I like it, this is the
Swedish death metal played the old way without any mercy, with beautiful slow
down (yes, Entombed from the debut…). It sounds great, it has a real power to
annihilate the living, but it should be an addition to a new song only. I don’t
demand anything else listening to such a release. The Graveyard side is
different (however the tracks were accidentally switched on the original War
Anthem version). In other words, “Silent Whispers of the Graveless” is the next
piece of ancient metal, just in the vein of their fascinating “The Sea Grave”
album. The Moontower production is more messy and filthy a bit this time as
compared to the second album, however everything is audible without any
problems. Especially when the band slows down, the power of rhythm section
really overwhelms me. And yes, I have a soft spot in my heart to the things
Graveyard did record. And this almost nine minute song isn’t an exception. After
two long plays and several splits, the next killing show goes on. I tell you,
these hard-working Spaniards did it again. I got devastating piece of metal. But
the opening brings some calm moments, I could even write about some climatic
tunes, however reflective whiles are suddenly broken by eruption of relentless
energy and Julkarn screams. And these guitar sounds making me to be a part of
time machine. Exactly, I float into well known dimensions…
Yes, this
song shows the way it was meant to be played. The band still uses the paralyzing
slowing downs, almost doomish moments, but the unexpected cannonades of bursting
fury are present too. And the only thing to disappoint me is the ending solo
that is silenced here. Could you tell me why? All right, these eight minutes
and forty five seconds are just another while invoking Swedish death metal
spirit. With such an influence, with own passion, talent and dedication,
Graveyard became a really special band in my collection…
While
summing this review up, there is a need to mention about the great front cover
from both crews. Although I prefer the Graveyard picture maintained in the vein
of the two previous albums, I like Entrails part too, as it reminds me of old
horror zombie sagas. So, for sure the Spanish part is simply great and I very
often take a listen to this crushing monolith. With any Lovecraft tale, it
makes a complete thing.
80/100
-Tlacaxipehualiztli
(written on August, 2014)
