Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion from dynamic USBM act Shroud of Despondency is set for self-release on February 12th, 2011. The album is an organic blend of beautiful acoustic and caustic black metal songs with lyrics focusing on isolation, despair, hatred, and one's personal celebration of introversion. The musical influences are many, but include King Crimson, Death In June, Emperor, Darkthrone, Kate Bush, Immolation, Agalloch, Dawn, Neurosis, Morbid Angel, and many others.
On Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion, Shroud of Despondency have achieved new goals and fearlessly embraced many musical genres in unveiling a fresh breath that will satisfy many and perplex many more.
Seeing One Last Ray Of Light
Homo Homini Lupus
Parting Of The Way
Sybil
Sullen Murmur Of Oppressive Stillness
Flicker Of The Ardent Light
To Glisten In All The Colors Of Distress
Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion suffers repeated listens very well, with each successive spin peeling back layers of brilliance for the listener, and proving that Shroud of Despondency are indeed a band to watch in 2011.
- MetalArmyAmerica.com
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