REVIEW: SΚYCLAD, The Answer Machine?

 

SΚYCLAD, The Answer Machine? (1997)

Massacre Records

Από κλασικό ως μεγαλειώδες.

Το τρίτο άλμπουμ που άκουσα από τους "ουρανοντυμένους" και μετά τα Irational Anthems και Oui Avant Garde A Chance που καί τά δύο βγήκαν 1996, οι δραστηριοτατοι μουσικοί, έβγαλαν και αυτό. Συνεχίζει την πιο ας επιτραπεί, φολκλορική πλευρά τους, χωρίς βέβαια να είναι "φόλα". Κατά τη γνώμη μου από το '96 βρίσκονταν σε  μια δεύτερη ανοδική πορεία μετά τις αρχές των 90's κάτι που ελάχιστοι κατάφεραν τότε έτσι; Οι κύριοι Martin Walkyier (πρώην Sabbat) φωνή, Graeme English (Satan, Pariah) μπάσο, Steve Ramsey (Satan, Pariah κι αυτός) κιθάρα, Paul A.T. Kinson ντραμς κι η κυρία της παρέας Georgina Biddle σε βιολί και πλήκτρα.  Με τα Building A Ruin, Worn Out Sole To Heel, The Thread Of Evermore,  Eirenarch, Troublesometimes, Isle Of Jura, Catherine At The Wheel που είναι τα πιο καλά του κομμάτια δεν μπορεί παρά να είναι αξιομνημόνευτο άλμπουμ.

English:

From classic to majestic.

This is the third album I've listened to from the "dressed in heaven" band, and following "Irational Anthems" and "Oui Avant Garde A Chance," both released in 1996, these active musicians have delivered yet another gem. It continues their more, dare I say, folkloric side, without coming off as "cheesy." In my opinion, since '96, they have been on a second upward trajectory after the early '90s—something very few managed to achieve back then. The lineup includes Martin Walkyier (formerly of Sabbat) on vocals, Graeme English (Satan, Pariah) on bass, Steve Ramsey (also from Satan, Pariah) on guitar, Paul A.T. Kinson on drums, and the delightful Georgina Biddle on violin and keyboards. With standout tracks like "Building A Ruin," "Worn Out Sole To Heel," "The Thread Of Evermore," "Eirenarch," "Troublesometimes," "Isle Of Jura," and "Catherine At The Wheel," this album is nothing short of memorable.

Τάκης "Ε-Μortal One" Γιώτης!