Pharaoh Overlord – masters of rigid hypnotic riffing and overlords of rock'n'roll repetition – surprise everybody on their latest offering by propelling themselves head first into three lengthy surreal partitures. Instead of the familiar avalanche of distortion and metronome-like drumming, Siluurikaudella offers a sound that has been stripped of all traces of rock music.
Has the ever-present riff disappeared? Is it still buried somewhere beneath the unpredictable textures woven by three guitars, drums and bass? Are the results too obscure for rockers? Too avant-garde for jazz connoisseurs? This is 100% Pharaoh Overlord!
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released November 15, 2018
Pharaoh Overlord:
Janne Westerlund
Julius Jääskeläinen
Jussi Lehtisalo
Pekka Jääskeläinen
Tomi Leppänen
Kotelo – Musta Kirahvi
Masterointi – Pizzamasterit
Mixed By [Miksaus] – Antti Uusimäki*
Kuljetukset Ja Valokuva – Tuomas Laurila
Äänitys – Jani Viitanen
supported by 4 fans who also own “Siluurikaudella”
I think this album is wholly overlooked in Circle's discography, probably because it's so weird sounding. But you know what? It's a goddamn masterpiece.
The first song sounds like alternate reality epic soundtrack music, with a single scream denoting danger ahead. The second song tells a story - it may not be a pleasant one, but it's absolutely mesmerizing, much like folk tales of old. Throat-shredding screams give way to a haunting bass groove.
Pharaoh Overlord from beyond. Smekermann
supported by 4 fans who also own “Siluurikaudella”
All of the fan favorites in one place. When I want to listen to Boris, rather than pick one album, I listen to this. Perfect collection of songs. colek_WM
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