wow, the acacia strain are back with a vengeance. three years since "gravebloom" and the band brings a significant change of sound to the table. reminds me of "death is the only mortal" which also felt different to the rest of the band's catalogue.
dark and bleak as always but almost no hardcore elements anymore. a mix of death metal and post metal as far as i feel about it. at first i wasn't sure if i like it, but with repeated spins it grows on me more and more. the presentation is outstanding. sturdy stoughton tip-on gatefold sleeve, smashing artwork, invisible ink and sharp white/black merge vinyl. 700 copies made. closed casket activities. 2020.
