Dawn of Ouroboros Bioluminescence CD Review

Long known for releasing some of the heaviest music on the planet, Prosthetic Records is set to release another album that falls into that category. March 7^th, the label will release the third album entitled “Bioluminescence” from Prog/Black/Death Metallers, Dawn of Ouroboros.
 
I’d never heard of the band until now, this isn’t the type of music that I follow. It also doesn’t help that the band appears to bounce in and out of odd time signatures and genres. I get the talent, and I can see/hear it on full display in the wilder moments as much as I can in the quieter passages, but it doesn’t make much sense to me. One second, I’m listening to vibrant and lush dreamscapes and the next I’m launched into the depths of death/despair/brutality. The vocals are angelic and demonic within seconds of each other. It’s all a bit spastic, but the talent can’t be denied. Those of you who enjoy the Progressiveness of Tool along with the aggressiveness of bands like Mayhem/Deicide will find yourself right at home. It’s also a bonus if you dig Shoegaze/New Age music because those genres are also represented on this album.

I commend the band on their uniqueness and the recording/production it’s absolutely mind blowing, but outside of the quieter moments of the album, this isn’t for me. If you like to do LSD or PCP and drop the needle, then look no further than this release. Otherwise, go outside and run as hard as you can, then jump off your porch several times and make sure it hurts with each fall before attempting to listen to this album.

~Black Angel