In preparation for the February 12th release of their latest magnum opus, Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion, dynamic USBM act Shroud of Despondency have made the adventurous, 11+ minute song "To Glisten In All The Colors Of Distress" available for streaming on StereoKiller.com. To experience this aural journey, visit www.stereokiller.com/
Dark Meditations in Monastic Seclusion 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. With this album, 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
I can assure that this is going to be one of the most interesting and worthwhile metal albums you would hear all year. - PowerOfMetal.dk
Beautiful acoustic tranquility accompanied by tribal drumming and horns gives way to tortured shrills and vocal drawls complemented by raw thrashing metallic guitar, but skillfully contrasted with a strong melodic theme... - Battlehelm
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