Clare album claims SJODOGG is an is almost an experience in mood with her cd review

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Interested in writing for us? Click here. Also join us at for contests and further news. Thanks for visiting!

Clare album claims SJODOGG is an is almost an experience in mood  with her cd review

SJODOGG

LANDSCAPES OF DISEASE AND DECADENCE

OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS

!!!

Whatever I ultimately feel about Landscapes of Disease and Decadence, it is interesting to say the least. Sjodogg is black metal with an emphasis on a dark, oppressive atmosphere, sometimes minimalist—almost experimental—arrangements, and at the end of the day it is these elements, rather than any specific portion of the music, that are the memorable facets of the record. It is almost an experience in mood rather than the traditional experience of listening of an album. I felt in a way that it was one continuous song—or perhaps movements of a collective piece—rather than an album with separate and individual tracks. This is both positive and negative; the ‘continuous entity’ formula makes it a unique listen, for sure. On the other hand it’s a little daunting and overwhelming and, oddly, despite a lot of slower parts, the music offers little emotional breathing space (which, considering the likely intent of the album, might be considered a success). Like I said, it’s hard to pinpoint one or two great songs as they all blend together initially. Nevertheless, it feels as though this Norwegian quartet really did what they intended to do, which I have summed up as best I can.
—Clare B.

Share This