(Solitude Productions) Total Time: 58:18
It was quite a surprise for me to get through this really good split CD. Majestic Downfall an one man’s band delivers mournful yet melodic music in slow and mid tempos. Three songs are include din this split CD (A Bird’s departure, In The Ocean Of Fears, A Tear Of Understanding). Their music reminded me of old My dying Bride -a little- thanks to the growling vocals and characteristic lead guitar themes. In times that become even more aggressive but soon they return to mourn.
Ansia are from Italy and they are sounding even deeper, atmospheric but meanwhile experimental letting their music drive to the listener in a journey enforced by ambient atmospheres, Black Metal touches, aggressive vocals of sadness and ultra slow riffs in ever more slow tempos. Three songs by them are also included in three (Part I, Part II, Part III), three songs building a stone wall of a strange and ultra heavy sound.
The final piece of the puzzle in this split CD is completed by the great artwork. In the booklet you can also find the lyrics of all the song. For sure this split CD is a good chance for both the bands (who have previously released only demo) to be listened by more people. I hope this release would be the first step for both on a path with even more releases.
