A little, shining jewel of Avantgarde Music in its purest form: Radiohead meets Katatonia meets Aphex Twin!
Deluxe Double Vinyl of the now legendary "Vilosophe" album from 2003 including 7 bonus tracks from the cult "View" EP from 2006. Pressed on translucent Red vinyl with a Gatefold jacket and printed inner sleeves.
Manes are another genre-defying group of musicians to release their album under the code666 moniker. Their sound marks a great evolutionary advance from previous Black-Metal works, containing electronics, dance elements, occasional nods to jazz and blues, trapped within a rock/metal template. Also prevalent is a personal touch, making all the songs on "Vilosophe" both memorable and affecting, while top notch songwriting makes this the kind of album which requires effort not to listen to non-stop for fear of spoiling it. Distinctive vocals come courtesy of Tommy Sebastian and Asgeir Hatlen, whose style of high, slightly fragmented singing is juxtaposed by occasional harsher - yet still strangely melodic - screaming. The two guitarists, Eivind Fjoseide and Tor-Heige Skei (also electronics, programming and sequencing) play unforgettable hooks, whether in distorted or cleaner sections, and several passages are drowning in multiple lines. The prominent bass of Torstein Parelius is excellent; rather than being limited to a supporting role it often plays such complex lines that the instrument becomes an integral part of the music. This leaves the drums of Rune Hoemsnes which are also well performed; live sections are effective and match the sound to perfection, while programmed sections give some songs a jungle feel. The element that makes "Vilosophe" a truly outstanding album, however, is the wistful, remorseful vein that runs throughout, making each sober song positively drip melancholy. "Vilosophe" is a must for all lovers of emotional, groundbreaking music.
Bonus Materials
Deluxe Double Vinyl of the now legendary 'Vilosophe' album from 2003 including 7 bonus tracks from the cult 'View' EP from 2006. Pressed on translucent Red vinyl with a Gatefold jacket and printed inner sleeves.
