LUNA FIELD · Close to Prime | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Close to Prime'

Luna Field delivers an absolutely crushing debut with "Close to Prime" that stands as a testament to black metal's raw emotional power. This French outfit crafts a sonic journey that balances atmospheric passages with blistering intensity, creating something truly special in the underground scene. From the haunting opener "The Dead Side" to the epic eight-minute closer "Acrid Insanity", every track showcases the band's ability to weave melody into darkness without sacrificing an ounce of brutality.

What makes this album particularly captivating is how Luna Field manages to inject genuine emotion into their blackened assault. Tracks like "Animated Anchoret" and "Press The Pressure" demonstrate their mastery of dynamics, shifting between hypnotic tremolo passages and explosive crescendos that hit like lightning strikes. The production perfectly captures that raw, unpolished energy that makes black metal so visceral, while maintaining enough clarity to let the intricate guitar work shine through. This is black metal with soul, passion, and an understanding of what makes the genre so eternally compelling.

For fans of:
Blut Aus Nord, Deathspell Omega, Alcest, Wolves in the Throne Room, Agalloch

Track listing

1. The Dead Side
2. Odial
3. Animated Anchoret
4. Thief Of The Adour
5. Anthem About The Breed
6. The Black Side
7. Press The Pressure
8. I Am Free
9. Witness Of Delusion
10. Acrid Insanity

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com