Averse - The Endesque Chants - 2010 - MIS 103

Deeply progressive music with its roots as much in atmospheric and avant-garde rock music from the 70's (from King Crimson to Tim Buckley) as in bands from the current metal area (from Opeth or Emperor to Neurosis or Borknagar). The debut album 'The Endesque Chants' cuts a bold path through different musical genres, floating seamlessly from modern acoustic jazz-folk to dark progressive metal whilst still retaining an overwhelming sense of oneness. Movement is enhanced by the addition of clarinet, harp and violin. Had this been released in the heyday of vinyl, its running time would certainly see it occupy a double album (with 3 of its 6 tracks clocking in at 20 minutes each), quite unique for a debut. One of the most refreshing, yet faithful and authentic progressive rock albums since 1974.

01 Translating Your Name Into Numbers 02 The Endesque Chants 03 I'm Not Scared Of Music Anymore 04 Breathing Eyelids 05 Fleetingness Of Solar Happiness 06 Aubes Cendrees