If I had to describe Fetid Zombie with one word, that word would be "Unique". It's quite rare to see a band go through so many different phases, while still maintaining a very recognizable brutal-sound and a strong sense of identity. Transmutations is a very ambitious album that marks the transition from an interesting, nasty death metal act to full-fledged doom/death metal . It stays true to the band's brutal beginnings, while increasing the presence of some gothic elements and displaying stronger songwriting and a more proficient approach to song-arrangement. The album feels a lot more diverse than the debut thanks to the inclusion of more complexly structured tracks and melody. The songs flow incredibly well from section to section and feature many tempo changes and a refreshing dynamic diversity, it creates an atmosphere that is like no other, seamlessly blending menacing doomy death metal with some gentle female vocals as well and orchestral flourishes. From a production standpoint, Transmutations is still on the raw side of things, it works well when combined with the female vocals and orchestral parts. Much like the musicianship, the raw nature of the album's sound creates a very particular atmosphere. It captures a significant step in their evolution perfectly. It's an album that combined different musical styles in an organic and elegant and extreme. An absolutely essential listen!
fetidzombiedm.bandcamp.com/album/transmutations
Review by Paul Caravasi
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