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Votum - Harvest Moon (2013)

Posted By: v3122

Date: 16 May 2013 13:50:11

Votum - Harvest Moon (2013)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & iPod M4A(Tracks) & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Mystic Production, MYSTCD 232 | ~ 470 or 471 or 182 Mb | Scans Included
Progressive Rock / Progressive Metal

Harvest Moon continues the Votum tradition of giving melancholy atmospheres, some well-done prog metal sections, and (most importantly to them) soul-splitting lyrics. Yes, Votum has some of the best lyrics in the business. They really grab your heart by the neck and force you to feel something. I really admire this aspect of the band. So, the high points of Votum's albums often have to deal more with emotional impact than with musical genius. Thus, the high points of this album are "Cobwebs", "New Made Man" (my favorite), "Dead Ringer", and "Coda" (not to be confused with Riverside's final track on their latest album). "New Made Man" has especially amazed me its raw emotional content. So, Votum has once again created a masterpiece of emotive story-telling.

That is not to say that the musicianship is unworthy of discussion, however. The guitarmanship is as amazing as ever, and I felt that the drums were a step up from their previous outings (way better than any that Riverside has ever produced). Indeed, the band has stepped up the metal portions considerably this time (people complained about their last albums' focus on ballads), and they really bring it at points–-tastefully, just like everything else. The one part that really stood out to me this time is the bass. The bass lines on this album are phenomenal, and they really create a somber mood that completely envelops the listener. These bass lines culminate on "Dead Ringer" that opens with an amazing bass line that will stick with you for a long time. Lastly, the vocals, while taking some time to get used to, are emotive and wonderfully performed.

So, as 2013 has begun, we already are getting some amazing prog. I urge fans of Riverside, Porcupine Tree, heavy prog, and prog metal to give this band and album a try. Votum doesn't have the instantly recognizable name, but their music begs to change this fact. This album, like their others, is an experience in emotion, angst, desperation, and melancholy; It truly is powerful, and beats Riverside at their own game in several spots. I hope to see more from this band for many years to come.
Review by Second Life Syndrome

Votum - Harvest Moon (2013):

Tracklist:

1. Vicious Circle [8:13]
2. Cobwebs [5:01]
3. First Felt Pain [6:52]
4. New Made Man [5:27]
5. Numb [5:01]
6. Ember Night [6:58]
7. Bruises [7:43]
8. Steps In The Gloom [7:51]
9. Dead Ringer [6:51]
10. Coda [6:36]
11. Numb (Reprise) [2:34]

Musicians:

Maciej Kosiński - Vocals, Acoustic guitars
Adam Kaczmarek - Guitars
Aleksander Salamonik - Guitars
Zbigniew Szatkowski - Keyboards
Bartek Turkowski - Bass
Adam Łukaszek - Drums

EAC

Exact Audio Copy V1.0 beta 2 from 29. April 2011

EAC extraction logfile from 11. February 2013, 15:39

Votum / Harvest Moon

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foobar2000 1.2.4 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2013-05-16 16:14:01

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Analyzed: Votum / Harvest Moon
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR6 0.00 dB -8.77 dB 8:13 01-Vicious Circle
DR5 0.00 dB -6.48 dB 5:01 02-Cobwebs
DR6 0.00 dB -8.96 dB 6:52 03-First Felt Pain
DR5 0.00 dB -6.98 dB 5:27 04-New Made Man
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR6

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 886 kbps
Codec: FLAC