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| Gondolin Records, 2019 |
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When I see dramatic, contorted figures carrying standards, torches and weapons, I think of chaos. I think of anger. I think of men’s fragility and its struggle to refrain from physical violence. But, honestly, I do not think of Vetraheimr’s The Age of Tragedy.
Don’t let the cover art fool you; The Age of Tragedy is not a gruesome or violent record. Quite the contrary. Throughout 30 minutes of playtime, Vertraheimr paints a rather delicate and complex landscape. One that doesn’t shy away from seamlessly transitioning gentle piano melodies to moody, foreboding synths. Yes, it gets dark - and yes, it gets sinister, but somewhere in its carefully crafted, darker melodies always lies a glimmer of hope. Like a good fairytale, Vetraheimr manages to keep its listeners on their toes.
The Age of Tragedy is victorious when it comes to portraying a multitude of atmospheres, ranging from the incredibly uplifting The Village and hopeful Voyager of the Seas, to the eerie Lost in the Haunted Woods and borderline invasive Troll Bandits. It’s very rare to encounter a Dungeon Synth record that allows you to drift off and pay attention simultaniously, but it's here. Bravo.
TL;DR: A march to victory.
If you’re unsure what type of atmosphere you’re looking for, go for The Age of Tragedy, for it will drag you through nearly all of them.
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