Release
date: November 04th 2016. Label: Self Released. Format: DD –
CD/Vinyl released at a later date.
Nightbound
– Tracklisting
1.Stringer
Bell 13:20
2.No
Pressure, Choice is Yours 07:04
3.So
Quietly Falls the Night 11:20
4.Marching
for the Freedom We Have Lost 10:12
Members:
M - violin
A - bass
I - guitar
N - drums
Review:
Nightbound
is my first foray into Krobak's dark and majestic Post-Rock world. I
know they have IIgor Sidorenko from Stoned Jesus as a member but
Krobak are a different band altogether. Krobak can be described as a
Progressive/Post-Rock Band with elements of Dark Experimental and
Cinematic Rock being one of the main driving forces for Nightbound.
Nightbound
is not the most easiest of albums to listen to but it's a richly
rewarding experience with Krobak creating a surreal sound where many
different instruments play their part. Opening track – Stringer
Bell – is delicately slow played track with the band taking their
time in bringing heavier sounds to the mix. Before then Krobak weave
different styles of music that can be highly intriguing and equally
frustrating at the same time. Though that's one of the main
highlights of the album as Krobak make you work for your reward if
you're a fan of heavier style music.
Nightbound
is Krobak's 3rd album overall and it made me research
their previous two albums before writing this review. I must say that
Nightbound is perhaps their most accomplished record to date. It sees
the band offer a more direct 70s sounding Progressive Rock album.
The
other three tracks - No Pressure,
Choice is Yours, So Quietly Falls the Night and Marching for the
Freedom We Have Lost – all have their own individual strengths and
weaknesses. It's too Krobak's credit they offer a sense of
vulnerability on all tracks but keep you entertained with stadium
sized Progressive Post-Rock riffs.
My
favourite track has to be Marching for the Freedom We Have Lost. It
may not be the loudest track on the album but it's one that spoke the
most volume to me personally. It's a beautifully written and haunting
song with shades of ambient style sounds.
One
of the highlights of the album has to be M's violin playing. M brings
a sense of calm and intelligence with his choice of instrument. I've
never been a huge fan of violin playing in Post-Rock/Post-Metal music
but M is making me questioning my own personal judgement.
Nightbound
is a masterclass release in the realm of surreal, cinematic and
progressive post-rock sounds. Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
Thanks to Claire at Purple Sage PR for the promo. Nightbound is available to buy now.
