DOWNFALL OF GAIA - Silhouettes of Disgust · BLACK LP

Black vinyl LP.

Background information about 'Silhouettes of Disgust'

Downfall Of Gaia delivers another crushing statement with "Silhouettes Of Disgust", an album that perfectly encapsulates the German quartet's evolution into one of post-metal's most compelling voices. The band has crafted a sonic landscape that's both devastatingly heavy and surprisingly nuanced, weaving together elements of atmospheric sludge, blackened post-hardcore, and ambient passages that create an almost cinematic experience. Each track builds upon the last, creating a cohesive journey through themes of existential dread and societal decay that feels both personal and universally resonant.

The production on this release strikes that perfect balance between raw intensity and polished clarity, allowing every crushing riff and delicate atmospheric moment to breathe properly. Downfall Of Gaia showcases their ability to shift seamlessly between bone-crushing heaviness and moments of haunting beauty, with vocals that range from tortured screams to whispered confessions. The album's pacing is masterful, knowing exactly when to pummel the listener and when to offer brief respites of contemplative calm before launching into the next devastating assault.

For fans of:
Neurosis, Isis, Cult of Luna, Amenra and The Ocean

Track listing

Existence of Awe
The Whir of Flies
While Bloodsprings Become Rivers
Bodies As Driftwood
Eyes to Burning Skies
Final Vows
Unredeemable
Optograms of Disgust

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com