Absu "Tara" CD

Descripción Absu have done it yet again, releasing an absolutely mindblowing metal masterpiece this time. This is their finest album, and I almost feel sorry for the band after releasing this opus, it'll surely be impossible to top. Where to begin? This album is fucking flawless, I don't have one complaint.(I'm picking my jaw up off the ground as I begin to listen to 'Pillars of Mercy' again.
The album begins with a melancholic peice performed on the bagpipes by none other than Sir Proscriptor McGovern(Drummer, Vocalist, Lyricist), before blasting into thrashing madness with Pillar of Mercy. Right away, the onslaught of incredible musicianship and songwriting capability hits you, these guys know how to put a song together. The first thing that stands out is the drumming, it may take several listens before one can actually get over how fucking good Proscriptor is. not only does he blend the fastest double kick, drum rolls and snare blasts I have ever heard, but he has more variation in his drumming style on this one album than many bands have in their entire career. Tara is full of the most interesting fills and drum beats(See Manannan and She Cries the Quiet Lake)you'll ever hear; not to mention the fastest. If the drumming isn't ebough to keep one entertained, the guitaring will be. Tara is also chock-full of excellent thrash-esque riffs, which catch you off guard, out of seemingly nowhere. If you're into headbanging, you'll need a neckbrace after listening to this. The vocals are top-notch black metal shrieks performed only by Proscriptor.. which I was very pleased about, as he's always been better than Shaftiel. The album ends perfectly with the slowest, longenst and most epic song Absu has created thus far. Stone of Destiny is hailed as their traditional metal masterpiece. Following it is another short bagpipe piece. All in all, this is one hell of an album, I suggest picking it up, or killing yourself.
Sample: youtube.com/watch?v=DImdQGdk3xQ&list=RDDImdQGdk3xQ&start_radio=1