Efyd - Like Shadows (2021)

I managed to get to listen to this band recently. Immediately I was swept away by how different this sounded. The main thing that really hit me is the musicianship and "Like Shadows" somehow managed to grow on me. Anyhow, after listening to this album a couple of times, i was able to properly indulge myself into this music, and what can I say, this album isn't bad at all. The vocals in this album are simple and in your face, because it features some light death growls. The good thing about the growls (which some people seem to not like) is the fact that they are not overly guttural and loud, which prevents it from completely obliterating the illusion of adventure that is felt while listening to this album, which is a slight change from most forms of metal. The guitarwork on this album is high quality, the bass playing on this album really stands out from other bands, the bass higher into the musical mix, which again adds to this sense of atmosphere created by all the other parts. The playing is extremely well done, showcasing the ability to play such complex lines of music, and in some sections even outdoing the guitars with his playing. And now the drums. What can I say, the style of drum playing really lays down a great blueprint for the rest of the music, as it fits in perfectly and really drives the musical atmosphere forward, as well as avoiding to overdo the playing and destroying the music. The drumming is mind-blowing. In conclusion, this album to me is good, after a couple of listens you will begin to find it a lot easier to listen and eventually be able to indulge yourself in the wonderful diversity of sound that is explored throughout this album.

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Review by Paul Caravasi