Die Sektor - (-)existence
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CDs catalogue:
- Die Sektor - These Broken Shields MCD
- Die Sektor - From Out Of The Void CD
- Die Sektor - To Be Fed Upon Again CD
- Die Sektor - (-)Existence(+) Limited 2CD Digipak
- Die Sektor - The Final Electro Solution [Japanese Limited Edition] Limited CD Digipak
- Die Sektor - The Final Electro Solution CD
- Die Sektor - Applied Structure in a Void [Japanese Limited Edition] Limited CD
- Die Sektor - Applied Structure In A Void CD
- Die Sektor - To Be Fed Upon CD
- Die Sektor - Scraping The Flesh EP
There aren't many bands in the current crop of dark electro artists that can rival Atlanta's Die Sektor when it comes to speed and efficiency with which they set to conquer both the dance floors and the sophisticated tastes of industrial connoisseurs. (-)existence is a third and closing chapter of what became Die Sektor's "Void Trilogy"- a raw and intense opus began with 2011's Applied Structure In a Void, refined on 2012's Final Electro Solution and comes 2013, given a new and exciting direction that heralds that with a closure of one chapter in band's evolution a sprawling myriad of visions for its evolution is already in place and creeping through the foundations of this record.
The carefully engineered balance between the overwhelming sonic mayhem of Die Sektor's electronic assault and its melodic properties is more evident on this record than ever before. And it seems that it's a deliberate step that pays off in spades on some of the album's more deliberate moments. The fans of band's unique take on prevailing dubstep clichés should not worry however. (-)existence provides plenty of opportunities for the musicians to toy with their aesthetic and for the audience to once again delve deep into the nuanced engineering of glitch laden melodies and colliding walls of cacophonous electro.
Opening "Beneath" consists of caustic, noisy layers of sound surrounding and engulfing the listener like a deadly musical trap but the tempo and the flow of the song are clear and ascend dramatically, supported by the shrieking vocalisation of Edwin Alter and accompanying it, melodic synth driven motifs. This elaborate ornate construction of Die Sektor's electro stompers carries over throughout the entire length of the album making its duality that more apparent- (-)existence is at once an emotional orgy and a sprawling noisy dance album for a madman.
The dylogy of "Blood I & II" takes a step towards the latter until the hypnotic pace of "ROM" and "Nine" once again showcase band's prowess in crafting a concoction of pure unadulterated musical angst sweetened by the dynamic and the momentum of the beat. "Nine" is also the first opportunity to enjoy the impeccable song-writing of the quartet in its pure and undiluted form as the track takes the listener through the sudden rush of escalating tempo and the downplayed sections that bridge the massive choruses.
However it is not the execution of the familiar principle that renders (-)existence such a powerful and unforgettable experience but rather the bold and unexpected commitment of Die Sektor to challenge that status quo that they forged for themselves with their sophomore release, three years ago. Romantic, melancholy even, tones of "Crucifix" permanently inform audience's vision of the record as a whole pushing the band in the direction of a dark, twisted love song or a lullaby for broken minds that does not give up the swirling dirty industrial textures but incorporates the into a clean, resonant pop-esque structure, amplified by the potent dramatic chorus.
Between the aggression of tracks like "Severity" that build on the legacy of previous albums and the fresh approach oPrecudf Die Sektor to what became a staple of their sound (-)existence delivers a powerful experience. At once raw and polished, head spinningly cacophonous and transparently melodic, this latest offering is a testament to band's vision that bookends this particular part of their career but beyond summarizing the crucial elements of their sound- their commitment to the grit of industrial sound and the clarity of the dubstep influences, it shines a blinding light of evolution, heralding what seems to be infinite potential of Die Sektor to continue to re-evaluate the genre and their own position within it. It's band's best release yet but in no way does it cap their potential and that is a truly exciting piece of news, for fans and non-fans alike.
Tracklist:
01. Beneath
02. Blood I
03. ROM
04. Nine
05. Solder
06. Crucifix
07. Severity
08. Unborn
09. Sum
10. Blood II
11. Comatose
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The carefully engineered balance between the overwhelming sonic mayhem of Die Sektor's electronic assault and its melodic properties is more evident on this record than ever before. And it seems that it's a deliberate step that pays off in spades on some of the album's more deliberate moments. The fans of band's unique take on prevailing dubstep clichés should not worry however. (-)existence provides plenty of opportunities for the musicians to toy with their aesthetic and for the audience to once again delve deep into the nuanced engineering of glitch laden melodies and colliding walls of cacophonous electro.
Opening "Beneath" consists of caustic, noisy layers of sound surrounding and engulfing the listener like a deadly musical trap but the tempo and the flow of the song are clear and ascend dramatically, supported by the shrieking vocalisation of Edwin Alter and accompanying it, melodic synth driven motifs. This elaborate ornate construction of Die Sektor's electro stompers carries over throughout the entire length of the album making its duality that more apparent- (-)existence is at once an emotional orgy and a sprawling noisy dance album for a madman.
The dylogy of "Blood I & II" takes a step towards the latter until the hypnotic pace of "ROM" and "Nine" once again showcase band's prowess in crafting a concoction of pure unadulterated musical angst sweetened by the dynamic and the momentum of the beat. "Nine" is also the first opportunity to enjoy the impeccable song-writing of the quartet in its pure and undiluted form as the track takes the listener through the sudden rush of escalating tempo and the downplayed sections that bridge the massive choruses.
However it is not the execution of the familiar principle that renders (-)existence such a powerful and unforgettable experience but rather the bold and unexpected commitment of Die Sektor to challenge that status quo that they forged for themselves with their sophomore release, three years ago. Romantic, melancholy even, tones of "Crucifix" permanently inform audience's vision of the record as a whole pushing the band in the direction of a dark, twisted love song or a lullaby for broken minds that does not give up the swirling dirty industrial textures but incorporates the into a clean, resonant pop-esque structure, amplified by the potent dramatic chorus.
Between the aggression of tracks like "Severity" that build on the legacy of previous albums and the fresh approach oPrecudf Die Sektor to what became a staple of their sound (-)existence delivers a powerful experience. At once raw and polished, head spinningly cacophonous and transparently melodic, this latest offering is a testament to band's vision that bookends this particular part of their career but beyond summarizing the crucial elements of their sound- their commitment to the grit of industrial sound and the clarity of the dubstep influences, it shines a blinding light of evolution, heralding what seems to be infinite potential of Die Sektor to continue to re-evaluate the genre and their own position within it. It's band's best release yet but in no way does it cap their potential and that is a truly exciting piece of news, for fans and non-fans alike.
Tracklist:
01. Beneath
02. Blood I
03. ROM
04. Nine
05. Solder
06. Crucifix
07. Severity
08. Unborn
09. Sum
10. Blood II
11. Comatose
Other articles:
- Die Sektor - (-)excerpts - 2014-02-15 (Music reviews)
- Die Sektor - Applied Structure In A Void - 2012-10-17 (Music reviews)
