"No Light for Mass" is the first full-length outing from Norway's Okkultokrati (released on CD by Fysisk Format and on LP through a cooperation between Fysisk Format, Lilla Himmel, Odio Sonoro, and the band's own Ormeyngel Records label), which sees the band unloading nine tracks in about 25 minutes. Their energetic brand of unusual hardcore/punk remains intact with loads of rocked out power chords and D-beat styled rhythms, some sludgy midpaced churning, unexpectedly angular riffing, and even the occasional wisp of dissonant black metal (which works well with the strained and often maniacal snarls/yells of the vocals). The production is absolutely awesome, too. Everything is super crisp and well-balanced, with plenty of grimy texture to the distortion and a really natural sense of warmth for the rhythm section. Excellent work there, without a doubt. The recording really gives the material a heavier punch that brings out different qualities of the band's approach, and I think that might help more listeners take note of what Okkultokrati's doing here. Great work from a curious band, and I'll again look forward to hearing more...
Okkultokrati "On Mouth of Hells"
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Fysisk Format (CD)
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Lilla Himmel (LP)
Ormeyngel Records (CD)
Ormeyngel Records (LP)
Amazon.com (mp3)
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iTunes (mp3)
Comments
this and the new Haust are early contenders for my favorite records of 2010. so dark and ugly!
7.12.2010 | By Avi
I haven’t heard the Haust yet. Gotta check that out.
7.12.2010 | By Andrew Aversionline
This site is gonna break my bank. Thanks for all the great recommendations. Another one sold.
7.12.2010 | By Marcus Garvey
God damn this is good.
7.12.2010 | By James
Looks like the CD and LP have different covers. The one on CD is great!
7.14.2010 | By Carlos
Didn’t see this, friend gave it to me last month, I couldn’t believe how awesome the production was, vast, dirty yet pristine.
7.22.2010 | By Jack