Abstrusa Unde - Introspection (2011)

Artist: Abstrusa Unde
Album: Introspection
Year: 2011
Style(s): Progressive, Symphonic
Rating: 3.0/5
Comments: There is a moment in the penultimate track, "Lost for Life", where an interesting and exhilarating black metal passage is abruptly cut short in favor of carnival-like symphonic flourishes. This moment unfortunately sums up the problems of this album as a whole; the progressive and symphonic leanings of the band frequently overshadow the legitimately interesting black metal segments. Abstrusa Unde sounds like a blackened Diablo Swing Orchestra without an equivalent level of compositional talent. Fans of indulgent symphonic black metal will likely enjoy this band's take on the genre, but those looking for extreme sounds or compositional fluidity should look elsewhere.

Track list:

1. Introspection   [1:45]
2. Hamsa Lonri   [5:06]
3. Al Aklorodan   [4:27]
4. Carrousel   [9:57]
5. The Gutter   [2:30]
6. Hastra Nä   [6:56]
7. Lost for Life   [4:59]
8. Suune Kvalta   [15:19]

Total Length: 50:40

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