Ungoliath embodies an incredible storyteller-esque aura within all four tracks of their EP “The Fourfold Descent”. It takes listeners on a journey, the undeniable feeling of being taken on a journey to the band’s world of emotions and perspective evident.
Just from the titles themselves, one would see how poetic this whole record is; it all starts with “Harvest Of The Fallen Sun”, the starting track that greets everyone with a signature rock feel, insane drums, and subtle details within the arrangement making everything as immersive as possible. It’s like being woken up with how it all sounds; the instrumental as a whole acts as a bed for the main vocals, accompanying it all throughout, all the while still shining just as well in select parts.
“Season Of The Withering Flame” comes next, the guitar and drums going hand-in-hand as if catching up with one another. The tempo slows down in certain parts of the song, adding depth to how everything comes together; the ratio of instrumental to vocals is fitting, either one not overbearing than the other, allowing time for expression, reflection, and vibing at the same time. There’s something about how this sounds that would make you want to air-drum or air-guitar along.
This is the type of music you’d appreciate every component in, such as the drums being intriguing enough to be learned for self-practice, or how the subtle melodies within the guitar parts blend in with the vocals greatly. It provides a sense of catchiness to “Veins Of The Awakening Earth” in particular, perking your attention right up in adherence to the title.
Last but not the least, “Shroud Of Eternal Night” gives us everything it’s got; the rhythm is great, giving off an energy that screams hierarchy, or rise to power. Is it just me, or are the vocals extra prominent and heavenly in this? The gravelly texture in it adds a certain emphasis, like reaping into your soul, a sound that would actually make you want to transcend. Everything about this is poetic, with how they describe their concepts through shadows in the night, and whatnot.
Overall, this EP has a great concept, depth, and production. Playing this would get you lost in the most substantial way. Another small detail about this is how the elements and instruments come together nicely, and how every track’s ending matches with what it’s all about, making it great for replayability.
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A psychology major with a knack for music and writing. Mostly indulges in alternative rock, indie, and pop punk.
