Silent Weapon – Demonised (Digital/CD Album – Blindsight Records)
The British project Silent Weapon has been active for a few years now and seems to have a penchant for remixing its own work—or better yet, reinterpreting it into Dub versions. I usually refuse reviewing albums that consist of remixes, but since this follows a different approach, with the band handling everything themselves, I felt it was worth sharing my impressions.
The nine tracks on this release were originally featured on “Demonology”, which came out last year. I can assure you that each song has undergone a significant ‘sound-lift’, with slow, sometimes sensual Dub rhythms supported by deep bass lines that resonate in your throat, leaving no listener indifferent. However, this is more than just Dub—the band’s signature dark, Industrial-oriented style is seamlessly woven into the mix.
The result is stunning and undoubtedly a successful experiment. At times, the darker sections feel almost tormented, only to evolve into an unexpected Psychedelic experience. Occasionally, I find myself missing the vocals (which were present in the original tracks) or some spoken-word samples, but on the other hand, this Dub version feels more original and even superior in some ways. This is an absolute recommendation for open-minded listeners. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Swallow – Force Fed Dub”:
https://silentweapon.bandcamp.com/track/swallow-force-fed-dub
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