Finally copies of Anenzephalia Kaltweld in my hands and after one spin, I must say that highlight tracks REALLY stand out. Thinking, that I heard few of these tracks when Anenzephalia played in Finland several years ago, and still could instantly recognize track when it starts! I think composition of album is brilliant, and for me this was very nice move forward from previous album (not bad either, though). First couple of tracks I thought vocal sound was somewhat separate from music itself, having very different frequencies/atmosphere as if it was put on top of instrumental piece much later under different circumstances? But very quickly you either get used to it, or it simply starts to blend in better. Not all tracks are absolute stand out classics, but fact that there are several of them, and rest stand strong - makes album ESSENTIAL purchase.
Due some conditions, so far listened just CD, but giving LP spin as soon as possible and I have slight expectation that some tracks may work even better on LP.
Pyhä Kuolema "Saavun Vaikken Kulkisi" CD has been for last 2 weeks the absolute top rotation. I guess I listened it already 20 times or more? Often twice a day. Best "neo folk" out there, if you want to call it such. Most of all man with guitar, but well done, well sung, very good lyrics when I finally got over my meathead'ish tendencies and really started to dig deeper into messages hidden under poetic writing. Nuori Maa, Tuhat Kuolemaa Sekunnissa, Avaruusmies ja Helvetinmies and Tanssi Vainajille must be the stand out tracks.
