Released Via Metal Scrap Records
Genre: Symphonic Dark Metal
Track Listing:
1. Intro - The Era Of Cruenta Lacrymis
2. The Steersman's Course
3. Mother Of Sigh
4. Burning Spirit
5. Sicarius
6. The Ghost Of The Jew
7. Downward
8. Circle Of Damnation
9. Bloody Revenge
10. Luxury
11. False History
12. Sound Of Soul
After
a standard-issue mood building intro, the symphonic pomp of Cradle of Filth and
the pace of Dimmu Borgir’s blacker moments reveal themselves instantly to be
the backbone of the sound that this Italian four-piece has crafted. The metal
found in Cruenta Lacrymis’ sound is notably under-utilized; from the first song
proper ‘The Steersman’s Course’, the guitar, bass and drums are often present
to do nothing but add a bit of propulsion and pace underneath the
well-programmed symphonic elements. However, when the music slows down in ‘Mother Of Sigh’, the guitars are given
more room to breathe and present actual riffs. There is a great deal of
melancholy within the record’s twelve tracks, giving the music a feel that is
akin to the likes of My Dying Bride. Unfortunately, a great number of the songs
that are presented to you sound far too alike, and end up feeling formulaic and
passive. ‘Bloody Revenge’ is a moment
that holds more promise in regards to what this fledgling band are capable of,
but ‘Sweetness And Blasphemy’ is too
much of the same thing. Great for fans of fast-paced, wall of sound, symphonic
metal, but those of us who seek variety will need to look elsewhere.
Rating: 5/10
Links: http://www.cruentalacrymis.com/
http://metalscraprecords.com/en/
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