Artist : Exxasens
Album : Satellites
Year : 2013
Genre : Instrumental Rock
Quality : 245kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Source : CD
Playtime : 1h 03m
Size : 92.73mb
Label : Aloud Music Ltd
Catalognr : ALOUD031CD
Tracklist:
01. The Launching 1:47
02. Rocket To The Sky 3:11
03. Mass Of Pluto 6:04
04. Satellites 11:00
05. Sputnik 4:59
06. Arida 4:34
07. Last Song Over The Horizon 4:26
08. The Falling 27:48
Releasenotes:
What started as post rock with metal leanings is slowly morphing into an
electronic-reliant outfit. Exxasens have always lived behind the big names of
the genre, such as God Is An Astronaut, 65daysofstatic or even Maserati, among
others. While some never bothered to discover their core, dismissing them as
blatant copies, others enjoyed the mixture between the aforementioned bands with
a shade of post metal a la Pelican. Of course, there was always a struggle to
carve a niche and it's weird and cool at the same time how Jordi Ruiz and co.
have done that through blending all the influences into a shapeshifting unit.
Now, with a 4th record in hand, aptly titled Satellites, the band pushes their
futuristic sound further into the space age.
Trading distorted guitars for the delay-soaked, wall of sound, Exxasens deliver
a more atmospheric experience, relying on ambiance rather than power. The tracks
don't burst, instead they grow smoothly and often keep a dreamy tone that goes
hand in hand with the overall aspirations. The eponymous centerpiece is the best
example of this progressive phase, since the first part is comprised mostly of
gentle leads and subtle piano lines, gradually giving way to the extended,
powerful climax. Also, 'Sputnik' and 'Arida' beautifully mix electronic beats
with eerie guitars to a lovely result that feels like a marriage between
Maserati and God Is An Astronaut. The infectious melodies are enough to keep all
judgements regarding the sound at bay. 'The Falling' is the tune that resembles
most the powerful previous efforts. Besides the darker vibe, the distortion is
back and the lush synthesizers once more make for an excellent ending to this
journey. The samples return too, this time narrating the re-entry and the splash
down of the damaged Apollo 13 back in 1970.
So, how will Satellites stand the test of time? It's not a genre-bending record,
but its light nature and honest sound makes it a nice, casual listen. Even if
purists will probably dismiss it for not being original enough, some songs will
remain on playlists for at least a while. Exxasens are a young band that's still
evolving and this effort shows there's much potential yet to be valued. At its
worst, it can easily replace God Is An Astronaut's Origins.
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/59526/Exxasens-Satellites
http://exxasens.bandcamp.com/album/satellites