Pitch Perfect
  • Pitch Perfect
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact

ioseb - Agartha

8/29/2013

0 Comments

 
Picture
ioseb

agartha
ippolit; 2013

4.1 out of 5

By Matt Jensen


Initially forming in 2007 out of Sudermania, Sweden, ioseb is a post-rock band that recently released agartha. One of the things that separate this album from a lot of other post-rock albums is how they chose to use their time. The longest track on this album is just over five minutes, which for a typical post-rock band is a basic intro. Instead of extending sections out they decide to get right to the point. There isn’t any filler on this album as each song wastes little time getting to the most exciting parts.

Another thing that should be noted is how the album feels like it was made in the middle of a blizzard. From the sounds of wind, to the crystallized synth the album feels like the band was playing in Superman’s crystal cave. I absolutely enjoyed it, as there is a consistent theme that the album reinforces to make you feel more engrossed within the music. Additionally the production is stellar. Everything from the piano to the guitars sounds professional and just as good as anything within post-rock right now. 

The album starts with “det röda tornet,” which starts off as a loose ambient piece that plays with cold winds and piano. They twirl around each other making a whirlwind of sound before the storm. Army-type snare rolls make themselves known that something is peering ahead. Halfway through the song the storm that has been brewing finally hits. Distorted guitars and walking bass lines carry the song as it simmers down a bit. I was impressed by the end of the song which takes an unexpected turn. A number of singers harmonize and seem to be doing a type of chant. Ioseb hit so many great moments on the first track and all under six minutes. 

“at blott i tviflets spår til sanningarne vandra” doesn't waste any time and starts right off with the whole band in full effect. A great song all around but again what I really enjoyed was the unexpected moment. I thoroughly appreciated the subdued singing that only lasts briefly but really adds a lot to the song. Their ambient pieces are quite beautiful as well. While both revolve around the arctic tundra “agartha” contains guitar while “ack Värmeland du sköna” contains piano. They close the album with “o swedenborate! o rosencreutzare!” which channels a bit of Sigur Rós. The song reaches great heights and was a good choice to end this album.

Agartha is an album that condenses some of the best parts of post-rock and puts them in any easy-to- digest package. I highly recommend you check out this music.
bandcamp
official website
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

       Critique/insight

    We are dedicated to informing the public about the different types of independent  music that is available for your listening pleasure as well as giving the artist a professional critique from a seasoned music geek. We critique a wide variety of niche genres like experimental, IDM, electronic, ambient, shoegaze and much more.

    Tweets by pitchperfect158
    Are you one of our faithful visitors who enjoys our website? Like us on Facebook


    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012

Company

About
Contributors

Newsletter

Newsletter
© Pitch Perfect 2022. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Pitch Perfect
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact