http://www.tartaar.be/rev_cd.php?id=62
review by Terreur @ Mon 14-04-08, 15:59
After having released a split cd with Wanhoop, Kludde now thought it was about time for the next step in their musical career and they decided to record their first debut album to be called "In den vergetelheid".
In all honesty; I wasn't waiting for this to happen. The split was a nice try, but it never really touched me in any way.
For the new release, Kludde kept some of the old ingredients. To name a few: the Dutch tongue and the folklore aspects concerning their local legends.
Big surprise this time is that they've stepped off the straight Black metal path to make a detour to Stoner and Black 'n roll, creating an own sound, and isn't this what every band tries to reach?
Kludde has succeeded in putting their own musical stamp on what they do.
The song "Metamorphosis" – my personal favourite - is the living proof that the mixture of these genres works. The long-stretched post rock-filled outro, with the vocals used as an instrument to enhance the overall sphere, gives a nice snapshot of what Kludde is capable off, compared to their demo-era.
The overall picture of the release is rocking Black Metal like the new Satyricon, but without trying to copy this band, they add a little bit of this and a little bit of that. The black 'n roll itself is not to be called of the same level as Satyricon's music, but the fact that Kludde has added the other genres to their music, gives them - in my opinion - an open road to the European/international scene.
The recording quality is excellent and they've chosen to take the clean(er) approach. You can call them sell outs, but I'd prefer to call it a chance to get to see Kludde at Tien om te zien this summer! Groovy!
Score: 9 out of 10
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