THROAT · Bareback | BLACK LP

Black vinyl.

Background information about 'Bareback'

Throat's "Bareback" delivers a crushing blow of progressive heaviness that feels both familiar and refreshingly unpredictable. The Finnish trio crafts eight tracks of dense, riff-heavy compositions that weave between crushing doom passages and intricate progressive arrangements. Songs like "Safe Unsound" and "Bone Strike" showcase the band's ability to build tension through repetitive, hypnotic grooves before exploding into cathartic releases. The production maintains a raw, organic feel that perfectly complements the band's earth-shaking low-end assault.

What sets this album apart is Throat's masterful use of dynamics and space - they know exactly when to pull back and let the silence breathe before delivering the next punishing blow. Tracks like "Born Old" and "Maritime" demonstrate their knack for creating atmospheric passages that feel both meditative and ominous. The rhythm section locks into pocket grooves that could level buildings, while the guitar work alternates between sludgy power chords and more nuanced melodic passages that reveal new layers with each listen.

For fans of:
Neurosis, Yob, Sleep, High on Fire and Monolord

Track listing

A1. Safe Unsound
A2. No Hard Shoulder
A3. Recut
A4. Bone Strike
B1. Shortage (Version)
B2. Born Old
B3. Rat Domain
B4. Maritime

Manufacturer: Oy Svart Musik Ab, Saippua Center, Ruissalontie 12C, laituri O, 20200 Turku, Finland, Contact: www.svartrecords.com