LP Review: Outshine-Truthsayer
Words written by Anselm Anderson
Latst Week, Eclipe Records latest signings, Gothic Rock act Outshine released their first studio album . Truthsayer, their fifth release overall, is packed with haunting keys, dark vocals, and backbeats that perfectly capture the dark, atmospheric metal of the band.
Outshine hail form Gothenburg, Sweden, They have been round for over thirty years, touring across the States and Europe. They’ve supported such acts like Paradise Lost , performing to over three hundred shows. Since joining Eclipse Records, the band consists of founding vocalist Jimmy Boman, drummer Robert Petersson,bassist Niklas Ingvarsson , and guitarist and backing vocalist Par Arvidsson.
"Truthsayer" was produced and recorded by Kenny Boufadene and Jimmy Boman at Studio Meltdown, Kungsbacka, Sweden, The duo capture the melancholy of the band's nature through nine dark, eerie songs.
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| Photo courtesy of Jimmy Boman |
The album begins with with the alt-metal vibe of "Enough," a track featuring poetic lyrics and haunting, sharp keys that strikes deep. "Emptiness Inside" further strikes the nerves with raw poignancy and pain, driven by thick, heavy basslines and sombre, monotonous vocals that capture the feeling of depression and sorrow. The mood turns darker with "Our Minds," featuring eerie keys and backing vocals that feels like the band has finally broken free from its restraints.
The album continues it's momentum through melancholic and heartfelt tracks that don't stray away from it's mould. The vocals are raw and sincere, capturing every bit of the band’s emotions. The tracks are paired with beautiful and elegant music, it’s like watching an artist bring a canvas to life. Tracks like "I Am Darkness" and "The Darkest Place" feel like farewells, as the band parts ways from their darker, gloomier side.
The album wraps up with the two part track called "World Ending Fascists", which sounds as cheerful as the name suggests. The first track is a short prelude to the longer, goose bumping-inducing sequel.. The disturbing lyrics pair with eerie strings, creating a haunting atmosphere. The album seems heavily influenced by eighties electronic pop bands like Depeche Mode and nineties gothic metal bands like Type O Negative. This is a release for fans of that era of Gothic music.
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