In Search of Death "III" CD - Death Continues Records

Started by Leatherface, July 03, 2015, 03:08:53 PM

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Leatherface

Out now!

In Search of Death "III" CD (DCRCD007)

https://soundcloud.com/death-continues-records/in-search-of-death-archives




"Death continues is a recent discover for me, but one of those that as soon I received the most recent batch of production got immediately filed under the "labels-to-follow" tag.


As the name suggests, this Belgian label focuses on atmospheres strongly inspired by the grim reaper; nothing new somebody could say, but as soon you any of their releases will play, you are going to be reassured that the pale muse can still inspire the right minds to deliver the goods.


When I received the preview of the third instalment of mysterious project In Search of Death - simply entitled III - I was more than eager to immediately give a spin to it since I really enjoyed the earlier work and I was definitely impressed. The mortiferous cover is simple but direct and perfectly introduces you to what you are going to experience while listening to the CD. We are dwelling in a form of high-class industrial structure under of veil of obscure atmosphere, but I would not file it under proper death industrial as somebody could expect. In Search of Death moves more toward 90's Scandinavian industrial sounds, with well-shaped atmospheres based on repetitive patterns, well-thought constructed structures and a clear production that allows any detail to emerge. This release works at both guts and mind level and the constant changes in EQ avoids the "dull" effect that many projects attempting to follow this path tend to have. Despite being a collection of old archive material, this release sounds pretty fresh to me and make me want for more in the near future..."

(Review by Marco Deplano - Wertham, Caligula031,...)


Leatherface

Review from Nuit Et Brouillard's mailorder:

"IN SEARCH OF DEATH - III - CD

This is not the third but the first official album from this Belgium one-man project, run by Xavier H., also manager of the Death Continues Records' label. "III" contains ten untitled tracks mixing minimal, repetitive but subtle layers of analog synth - probably the legendary Korg MS10 / MS20 -, samples and effects, following the paths of very early Cold Meat Industry' acts such as IN SLAUGHTER NATIVES, MASCHINENZIMMER 412 and BRIGHTER DEATH NOW. A well-crafted album for the nostalgics of the Swedish grey area. Mastered by Peter ANDERSSON. Released in 2015 in clear jewel case. Total time : 50'37."