Vilosophe, by Manes

Vilosophe

by Manes

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Daniel Brown I have been listening to Manes non-stop ever since I found them, and I wish I had found them sooner. The way they make me feel is like no other band, a razor against thy flesh. Incredibly creative music going on here.
This is my favourite album by them but SMDS might also equate it's place given enough time. Favorite track: Ende.

cold dimension Hats down! Killer record! Favorite track: Death of the Genuine.

unidual One of the album of the century. Listen to it, whether your are into metal or not, and dance with your hands bound.

Ecoutez cet album au lieu de lire des commentaires. Remerciez-moi après.

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1.	Nodamnbrakes 04:38	buy track
2.	Diving with your hands Bound 10:37	buy track
3.	White Devil Black Shroud 03:55	buy track
4.	Terminus A Quo _ Terminus Ad Quem 05:21	buy track
5.	Death of the Genuine 04:43	buy track
6.	Ende 06:20	buy track
7.	The Hardest of Comedowns 05:56	buy track
8.	Confluence 05:35	buy track

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Manes are another genre-defying group of musicians to release their album under the code666 moniker. Their current sound marks a great evolutionary advance from previous Black-Metal works, containing electronics, dance elements, occasional nods to jazz and blues, trapped within a rock/metal template. Also prevalent is a personal touch, making all the songs on "Vilosophe" both memorable and affecting, while top notch songwriting makes this the kind of album which requires effort not to listen to non-stop for fear of spoiling it. Distinctive vocals come courtesy of Tommy Sebastian and Asgeir Hatlen, whose style of high, slightly fragmented singing is juxtaposed by occasional harsher - yet still strangely melodic – screaming. The two guitarists, Eivind Fjoseide and Tor-Heige Skei (also electronics, programming and sequencing) play unforgettable hooks, whether in distorted or cleaner sections, and several passages are drowning in multiple lines. The prominent bass of Torstein Parelius is excellent; rather than being limited to a supporting role it often plays such complex lines that the instrument becomes an integral part of the music. This leaves the drums of Rune Hoemsnes which are also well performed; live sections are effective and match the sound to perfection, while programmed sections give some songs a jungle feel. The element that makes "Vilosophe" a truly outstanding album, however, is the wistful, remorseful vein that runs throughout, making each sober song positively drip melancholy. From the sparse pianos contrasting heavier sections of "Terminus A Quo/Terminus Ad Quem", through the chilled, almost trip-hop influenced "White Devil Black Shroud" to the epic melodies and seedy sax of "Ende", a sadness permeates Manes’ work which successfully gels a varied sound. Hence a very high quality is maintained throughout, and picking standouts seems a ridiculously hard task. "Vilosophe" is a must for all lovers of emotional, groundbreaking music.

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released May 18, 2016

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