Released Via Supreme Chaos Records
Melodic Death Metal
Track Listing:
1. My Treasure
2. Expect Us
3. A Restless Soul
4. Rowan
In
their nine year lifespan as a band, Arcturon have gained enough momentum in the
metal scene enough to support the likes of Six Feet Under and Belphegor on
tour, all off of the back of one demo and two full-lengths. ‘Expect Us’ may
only be an E.P. but it contains the right ingredients to impress any fan of
melodic death metal.
‘My Treasure’ is a good opener
in its own right; a slowly building, groove-ridden track with catchy riffs and
a good show of this band’s potential. The only mistake here is that it trails
off into an abrupt finish that keeps it from feeling like a truly completed
song. The title track steps things up to a much better level with a creeping,
claustrophobic feel to it, which contrasts well with the previous song. ‘A Restless Soul’ is much better
statement for the band; a strange cacophony of tension, melancholia and furious
ambition. The atmospherics and strings that lace the closing track ‘Rowan’ help show just how multifaceted
the sound of this band is. The production sheen on this album hints at the
band’s intent to reach for the skies but one can’t help but think that the
decision to release a four-track E.P. betrays this intent. This is certainly
worth repeated listens, but will likely leave you looking to the future for a
full-length album before you cast true judgement upon Arcturon.
Rating: 7/10
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