Alaric -End Of Mirrors -NEUROT / CARGO CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Demon"

02. "Wreckage"

03. "Mirror"

04. "Adore"

05. "Shrinking World"

06. "End Of Mirrors"

07. "Angel"

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End Of Mirrors by Alaric, released 4 May 2016, includes the following tracks: "Mirror", "Shrinking World", "Angel" and more. This version of End Of Mirrors comes as a 1xCD. -

End of Mirrors is the 2016 album from Oakland's Alaric. Operating at height of their powers, the quartet delivers a claustrophobic, gloomy, epically grandiose work. Shane Baker's lyrics are deeply personal and universal in scope. They reflect hard times in a fallen world at a time of monumental change in the lives of the band members. These are emotional and deeply physical journeys; inky, blackened stuff, but not without a glint of hope. It could be moonlight shining through a crack in the wall or maybe just a sickly glow visible out of the corner of one's eye. Jason Willer pummels the drums, driving forward with power and finesse, and then dropping down into a roiling boil of tribal toms. Bassist Rick Jacobus's woozy but solid lines carry the melody while filling out the sonic space with riding drone notes. "I am going for a 'sheets of electric rain' guitar sound," says guitarist Russ Kent, a master of his craft. He creates scintillating, cascading moments of beauty that open into crushing and aggressive distortion. As with their previous efforts, the LP was recorded and mixed by Skot Brown at his Kempton House studios. Brown's contributions have been crucial to realizing the vision of the band, expanding on it's creepy and complex soundscapes while giving the songs a chance to breathe and shine with exceptional clarity. The band also enlisted the sound artist and experimental electronic musician Thomas Dimuzio to contribute his unique atmospheric investigations to End of Mirrors. Dimuzio employs a Buchla Polyphonic radio tuner, modular analog synthesizers and non-traditional methods.

"End Of Mirrors" is the third full-length album by Alaric, released in CD format by Neurot Recordings / Cargo. This record presents a haunting blend of post-punk, gothic rock, and doom influences, creating an atmosphere that is both intense and introspective. The album explores themes of existential dread and transformation through powerful vocals, driving basslines, and atmospheric guitar work. Standout tracks like "Demon," "Angel," and the title track showcase Alaric's ability to craft dark yet melodic soundscapes that resonate deeply with listeners. Alaric is an Oakland-based band known for their unique fusion of post-punk darkness with elements of metal and goth. Since forming in 2008, they have gained recognition for their emotionally charged performances and critically acclaimed releases such as their self-titled debut (2011) and the split LP with Atriarch (2012). Their music has been praised for its depth, intensity, and originality within the underground scene. Neurot Recordings is a respected independent label founded by members of Neurosis. Renowned for supporting innovative artists across genres like experimental rock, ambient, doom metal, and more?Neurot has become synonymous with quality releases from boundary-pushing acts worldwide. Distributed via Cargo Records?a leading European distributor?the collaboration ensures wide availability for discerning music fans.

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00096593

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