AHAB · The Coral Tombs | BLACK 2LP
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Product information "AHAB · The Coral Tombs | BLACK 2LP"
Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
Background information about 'The Coral Tombs'
Ahab returns with "The Coral Tombs", a monumental voyage through the deepest trenches of oceanic doom that showcases the German quartet at their most expansive and atmospheric. This latest offering finds the band diving even deeper into their nautical obsessions, crafting seven sprawling compositions that ebb and flow like tidal movements. The album's conceptual framework draws heavily from maritime literature and deep-sea exploration, with tracks like "Prof. Arronax's descent into the vast oceans" and "Mobilis in mobili" paying homage to Jules Verne's classic Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
The sonic landscape Ahab creates here is both crushing and beautiful, with massive, droning guitar passages that seem to stretch endlessly like ocean horizons. The rhythm section provides the steady pulse of deep currents while ethereal clean passages surface like brief glimpses of sunlight penetrating the abyss. "The Mælstrom" serves as a particularly devastating closer, building from whispered beginnings to a tempestuous climax that feels like being caught in nature's most fearsome whirlpool. The production perfectly captures the band's vision, allowing each instrument to breathe within the mix while maintaining the oppressive weight that defines their sound.
For fans of: Bell Witch, Windhand, YOB, Monolithe, and Pallbearer
Track listing
A1. Prof. Arronax’ descent into the vast oceans
A2. Colossus of the liquid graves
B1. Mobilis in mobili
B2. The sea as a desert
C1. A coral tomb
C2. Ægri somnia
D1. The Mælstrom
Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com
| Artist: | Ahab |
|---|---|
| Color: | Black |
| Label/Manufacturer: | Napalm Records |
| Vinyl specification: | Gatefold Sleeve |
| Genre: | Doom Metal, Progressive Metal |
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