The Pitch: Graveir, seemingly named after a mythical species of ghoul, is an Australian black and death metal band from Impure Sounds currently releasing a new EP to follow up their 2016 full length debut.
What I Like: Cenotaph is a dark, decrepit album. I'd liken the listening experience to walking room to room in some old, abandoned manor; taking note of black mold, crumbling drywall, and overgrown vines. It's a depressive fugue of black and death metal with some doom atmosphere for good measure. In a word, Graveir's music is bleak. The sorrowful blackened howls and mournful guitar tremolos usher in pure malaise; just as it should.
Critiques: For me, this album is largely atmosphere without enough memorable substance. Those who like background music for their lonely nights will probably find a higher appreciation. I just look for a little more compositionally when it comes to giving a record my full attention.
The Verdict: Cenotaph is a solid album with a very potent aesthetic. It's great for turning on and tuning out if you're in a rough place mentally. If you're looking for something to headbang to or a little more complex, you'd be better served elsewhere. That said, there is certainly an audience out there for Graveir's music.
Flight's Fav's: Sanguine Inferno, Dyatlov
-Review by FlightOfIcarus
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