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FINNR’S CANE “Finnr’s Cane”
FINNR’S CANE “Finnr’s Cane”
By Octopi Mills
Starting out here with a pulsing wave of distortion that gently washes as a song, the sound has a chant-like narration of voices. The song being "Wayward Souls" and no, it is not a cover of the SPLINTERSKIN song of the same name. As the album progresses it is more apparent of the shoegazy black metal nature of the music and though this is something that rarely works to satisfy your author, I must say it is done with some taste. The album sports no bass but rather cello and keys for the low end, a sort of sportsmanship that adds an element of originality to the song craft. The album artwork here will serve to fit the music as well and is to be given a notice here as it often makes a difference in the whole presentation. This is the sort of black metal one could relax to and isn't of the raw, barbaric ilk.
The multi tracked voice adds a dimension that sets it from the complete generic as well. The music here carries an overall feeling of winter and of the outdoors and at times has the syrupy candy store feel, the whining of the higher strings being the culprit. At a certain instance I'm sure I heard the voice of the shadow on the cover done in a death metal voice...perhaps a Sasquatch. Around the 17:15 mark the music does something quite unexpected that made me feel something, and I can say I like this more than some of the similar sounding acts of which I have no interest in. I suppose it could make a better listen for a snowed in sort of setting like in the snowy camp of the art on the cover but, here in Arkansas where I sit, it isn't as wintry at the moment. It all makes me want to browse outdoor magazines of a vintage nature for camping equipment that I can neither afford or that is no longer available.
Perhaps that is the best thing about this listen, and it reminds me the blue crone waits ahead and old man Jacky Frost. It must be said there are some great parts and passages in this one and the whole album listened to at once is the proper way. Usually the rhythm section gets less praise and here it's great enough but the guitars at times carry some powerful emotions and sound inspired. This was a good listen.
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