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This, my friends, is an ode to our mystic
landscapes in the far northern regions of the world. While Nest
does not feature any hard-pounding guitars or percussion (at least,
not much), this will attract many if not... all metal music lovers!
Nest make up these extraordinary atmospheres performing mostly with
an ancient kantele (A. Tolonen... also featured on the new Shape of
Despair disc), bass and vocals (T. Saxell). I'll tell you, though,
"Woodsmoke" sounds a lot "fuller" and much more
"complex" than I can actually describe. Nest is an ever
flowing voice for natures' vast northern landscapes. Covering any
and all possible angles of past, present & future mythologies
and realities of folk... these two Finns have found something to cherish
and hibernate amongst in the Arctic. The album art is very eccentric
and personal. In a way, almost describing the album before listening
to it. I wouldn't and couldn't pass this one by! For fans into Agalloch,
Tenhi, Empyrium, or any acoustic/ambient music. Beautiful and dreamy!! Rating: 92 Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
