In the Distance

When I first started shopping around for CDs I made myself a promise: "That I would always buy at least 1 random CD". So far, this technique of discovering bands hasn't failed, and Vediog Svaor prove just this.

When I first played this album, I wasn't quite sure what to think. I had never heard anything like it! I mean, yes, it can maybe be compared to Ves Bues Ende and probably Solefald, but that doesn't mean this release sounds like either of the previously mentioned artists.

"In The Distance..." is a piece of art in its own right, in its own league. Mixing some clever black metal musicianship with nostalgic elements that aren't dissimilar to 70s/80s prog rock, Vediog Svaor manage to capture and hold the attention of any avant-garde junkie. The clean vocals are some of the most unique I have ever had the honor to hear(Led Zeppelin comes to mind, hehe). The bass work is killer, which gives the piece a lot of groove. The guitar doesn't fall far behind, having both black metal intensity and oddball avant-garde passages. Drums are what they need to be, neither particularly standing out, nor being poor quality.

So, if you're looking for something a bit different, and totally bloody underground, Vediog Svaor might just be your thing. Best enjoyed on a rainy day, or whilst on different kinds of mind-altering substances.

The album's only downfall is that it can get just a tad repetitive. There should have been some kind of big creative spike in the middle, to keep the listener totally tuned.