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100
It is masterful; each constitute element, from the instrumentation, to the song-writing, to the albumβs composition, is thoughtfully arranged and perfectly balanced to forge what must be the most complex yet cohesive record since the last Wilderun record.
3y
95
With each new release, Wilderun becomes more characteristic and commendable, carving out their own vital, remarkable, and invigorating place within their stylistic landscape. Epigone is no exception.
4y
90
Via a somewhat hazy and convoluted conceptual thread that deigns to unpick the emotional maze of creativity itself, this is another grand leap into hitherto untouched musical and emotional depths.
4y
90
Epigone continues to build on the impressive foundations laid down by Veil Of Imagination and broadens their experimental horizons with a wealth of vivid textures and meticulously crafted intricacies that take an amazing amount of talent and precision to coordinate.
4y
01. Exhaler = 9,0πβ
02. Woolgatherer = 10πββ
03. Passenger = 10πββ
04. Identifier = 10πβ
05. Ambition = 8,0π
06. Distraction I = 9,5πβ
07. Distraction II = 10πββ
08. Distraction III = 10πββ
09. Distraction Nulla = 9,0πβ
10. Everything in its right place = 9,5πβ
exhaler = a voz dele é tão doce e suave, o instrumental é muito lindo, amei essa música.
Woolgatherer = a música tem uma dualidade entre algo ... read more
O shit, Opeth 2 just dropped!!
And yea, they are trying too hard to sound epic, but shit's still good enough.
I like the acoustic parts more than the heavy ones.
Wilderun return for the new year, with their 4th studio album, Epigone, and after a huge success of their previous album gaining a lot of attention and fans it was interesting to see what the band would do next and to see the band being their most subtle, introspective and in all regards lush makes for such a dreamy melodic progressive metal album, with strong ties to folk and symphonic metal and although the ties to Opeth are clear like a lot of modern prog metal bands, Wilderun maanges to ... read more
Wilderun’s album before this, Veil of Imagination, has quickly become one of my favorite to listen to recently, so I definitely have high hopes for this record, and am really hoping for new and good Wilderun music to listen to. With this album, Wilderun definitely keep the epic nature of their sound with them, but integrate a bit more folk elements into their sound compared to the last album. Whereas Veil of Imagination was more of a mighty battle against a dragon, this album would be the ... read more
I was expecting this album to follow the direction of Veil of Imagination, but it’s actually quite different in both songwriting and sound — how unprog of me.
I’ll admit, I was a bit worried during the first two songs; they felt pretty dull. Thankfully, things pick up massively with Passenger and Identifier, which are both brilliantly written and full of dynamics.
The album as a whole demands a lot from the listener. There’s so much to unpack, and most songs — ... read more
A great album with great songs, not all of them are really good, but overall, it's totally enjoyable.
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Track List
| 1 | Exhaler 4:44 | 81 |
| 2 | Woolgatherer 14:11 | 88 |
| 3 | Passenger 9:58 | 87 |
| 4 | Identifier 11:32 | 85 |
| 5 | Ambition 2:40 | 44 |
| 6 | Distraction I 4:56 | 82 |
| 7 | Distraction II 5:39 | 83 |
| 8 | Distraction III 5:45 | 87 |
| 9 | Distraction Nulla 3:14 | 74 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 2 minutes
