Miseria Ultima – Arctic Esotericism (Digital/CD Album – Alfa Matrix)
“Arctic Esotericism” is the fourth album by the Finnish duo Miseria Ultima. Aleksi Martikainen (vocals) and Kimmo Huhtala (music) offer a Scandinavian perspective on the journey between birth and death. These themes are translated into hard-hitting, danceable Dark-Electro tracks, driven by low, minimalist bass lines and icy melodies. Martikainen’s harsh, intense vocals sit atop the music. The opening tracks stand out for their power and uplifting energy. However, the overall production lacks variation, with the leads remaining quite similar throughout the entire work. A bit more diversity would have been a welcome addition. That said, there’s no shortage of dance tracks on this latest release. (Rating:7).
Listen to “In Murder”:
https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/track/in-murder
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