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2009.04.07
Khors — Mysticism (Paragon Records) By: Dave Schalek
Ukraine’s Khors release their third full-length, entitled “Mysticism”, on New York-based Paragon Records. In Khors, Paragon Records has added yet another quality Continental black metal act to their growing roster. Having connections to just about every black/ pagan metal band in the Ukraine from Hate Forest to Nokturnal Mortum, Khors play a mid-paced melodic brand of black metal with some influences of melodic doom present.
“Mysticism” pretty much has it all; that is, stellar musicianship, good songwriting, huge guitars, a very loud bass, and plenty of melody all backed up by a gigantic production and a mid-paced tempo. Add a typical rasp and a few melancholic, quiet moments with a
somber tone, and “Mysticism” very quickly becomes a seamless blend of mid-paced black metal and melodic doom.
I hate to say it, though, something is a bit lacking, even with all of the positive attributes. I’m not quite sure what it is, but, with the exception of the truly awesome title track (featuring some excellent slide guitar at the song’s conclusion), for some reason, “Mysticism” doesn’t really grab a hold of me in an emotional manner. I find myself generally liking the album, but I can’t help but think that I’ll probably end up putting the album largely aside once I’ve fulfilled my obligations in writing this review.
However, my own negative comments about “Mysticism” are probably more of a reflection of my own tastes, rather than a result of any truly low quality aspects to “Mysticism”, of which there are none. Certainly, if you’re into melodic doom and/ or some mid-paced, mild black metal, you’re going to find much to like on “Mysticism”. Recommended.
Ukraine’s Khors release their third full-length, entitled “Mysticism”, on New York-based Paragon Records. In Khors, Paragon Records has added yet another quality Continental black metal act to their growing roster. Having connections to just about every black/ pagan metal band in the Ukraine from Hate Forest to Nokturnal Mortum, Khors play a mid-paced melodic brand of black metal with some influences of melodic doom present.
“Mysticism” pretty much has it all; that is, stellar musicianship, good songwriting, huge guitars, a very loud bass, and plenty of melody all backed up by a gigantic production and a mid-paced tempo. Add a typical rasp and a few melancholic, quiet moments with a
somber tone, and “Mysticism” very quickly becomes a seamless blend of mid-paced black metal and melodic doom.
I hate to say it, though, something is a bit lacking, even with all of the positive attributes. I’m not quite sure what it is, but, with the exception of the truly awesome title track (featuring some excellent slide guitar at the song’s conclusion), for some reason, “Mysticism” doesn’t really grab a hold of me in an emotional manner. I find myself generally liking the album, but I can’t help but think that I’ll probably end up putting the album largely aside once I’ve fulfilled my obligations in writing this review.
However, my own negative comments about “Mysticism” are probably more of a reflection of my own tastes, rather than a result of any truly low quality aspects to “Mysticism”, of which there are none. Certainly, if you’re into melodic doom and/ or some mid-paced, mild black metal, you’re going to find much to like on “Mysticism”. Recommended.
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